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"Growth of the Soil" by Knut Hamsun is a profound novel that celebrates the simplicity and hardship of rural life. It follows Isak, a rugged farmer, as he builds a life from the land in the Norwegian wilderness. Hamsun's poetic prose explores themes of nature, survival, and the bond between humans and the earth. This timeless work highlights the dignity and quiet perseverance of rural existence.