Items related to Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library S.)
First published in 1933, Fruits of the Earth has come to be regarded as a landmark in Canadian fiction, an unparalleled depiction of the ordeals endured by the early pioneers of the western prairies. In his portrait of Abe Spalding, Frederick Philip Grove captures the essence of the pioneering spirit: its single-minded strength, its nobility, and ultimately, its tragedy. A novel of broad scope and perception, Fruits of the Earth displays a dignity and stature rare in contemporary works of fiction.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Frederick Philip Grove was born Felix Paul Grove at Radomno in West Prussia (now a part of Poland) in 1879. Raised in Hamburg and educated at the University of Bonn and later at the University of Munich, he began his career as a poet and translator into German of many English and French writers, including Balzac, Flaubert, Gide, Swift, and Wilde. His first novel, Fanny Essler, appeared in 1905; his second, Maurermeister Ihle’s Haus (Mastermason Ihle’s House), in the following year. He left Germany in 1909 for the United States.
In 1912, under the new name of Frederick Philip Grove, he began teaching school in Manitoba, and continued in that profession until 1924.
Grove’s first book in English, Over Prairie Trails, is a sequence of
Synopsis:
In 1912, under the new name of Frederick Philip Grove, he began teaching school in Manitoba, and continued in that profession until 1924.
Grove’s first book in English, Over Prairie Trails, is a sequence of
First published in 1933, this is a depiction of the ordeals endured by the early pioneers of the Western Prairies. In his portrait of Abe Spalding, Frederick Philip Grove captures the essence of the pioneering spirit: its single-minded strength, its nobility, and ultimately its tragedy.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMcClelland & Stewart Inc.
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0771099606
- ISBN 13 9780771099601
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages359
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library)
Published by
New Canadian Library
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
mass_market
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_383293046
Buy Used
£ 2.89
Convert currency
Stock Image
Fruits of the Earth
Published by
New Canadian Library
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.65. Seller Inventory # G0771099606I3N00
Buy Used
£ 6.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library)
Published by
New Canadian Library
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M00771099606-V
Buy Used
£ 4.67
Convert currency
Stock Image
Fruits of the Earth
Published by
McClelland & Stewart
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: NF. Afterword by Rudy Wiebe. Seller Inventory # 1097193
Buy Used
£ 4.46
Convert currency
Seller Image
Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library)
Published by
New Canadian Library 01.08.1989.
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Gut. Auflage: Reissue. 360 Seiten in gutem Zustand 21219 ISBN 9780771099601 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 189 10,8 x 1,8 x 17,8 cm, Taschenbuch. Seller Inventory # 2311495
Buy Used
£ 3.30
Convert currency
Seller Image
Fruits of the Earth (New Canadian Library)
Published by
New Canadian Library 01.08.1989.
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0771099606
ISBN 13: 9780771099601
Used
Taschenbuch
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. Auflage: Reissue. 360 Seiten kleine Lagerspuren am Buch, Inhalt einwandfrei und ungelesen 207763 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 200. Seller Inventory # 191874
Buy Used
£ 6.13
Convert currency