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ISBN13: 9781025994703
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
So Big is a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that explores the indomitable human spirit through the life of Selina Peake DeJong. After the death of her father, Selina finds herself in a harsh Dutch farming community outside Chicago, where she eventually marries a hard-working farmer. Following his death, she is left to manage the truck farm alone and raise her son, Dirk, whom she affectionately nicknames So Big.
The narrative provides a stunning contrast between Selina's unwavering appreciation for beauty and art and the practical, often soul-crushing demands of rural survival. As Dirk grows and moves into the high-society circles of Chicago, the story delves into deep themes of ambition, materialism, and the varying ways success is measured in American life. Edna Ferber's masterful prose captures both the rugged landscape of the American Midwest and the intricate emotional bond between mother and son.
Through its vivid characters and evocative setting, So Big remains a powerful meditation on integrity and the pursuit of a meaningful life. This work stands as a cornerstone of early 20th-century literature, offering an insightful portrayal of the immigrant experience, the challenges of single motherhood, and the complex relationship between generations.
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