So Big

'So Big' is a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that explores the life of Selina Peake DeJong, a resilient woman who finds beauty and purpose amidst the hard labor of a farming community. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in High Prairie, a Dutch settlement outside Chicago, the narrative follows Selina as she navigates the trials of widowhood and the struggle to maintain a truck farm. Despite her circumstances, she remains a woman of vibrant spirit, determined to cultivate a sense of art and wonder in a world often dominated by material necessity.The novel examines the evolving relationship between Selina and her son, Dirk, nicknamed 'So Big.' As Dirk grows up and pursues a career in the city, the story highlights the poignant contrast between his mother’s pursuit of a meaningful life and his own search for social and financial success. Edna Ferber’s work is a profound meditation on the American dream, the dignity of manual labor, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Through its rich characterizations and evocative setting, 'So Big' remains a definitive portrait of the Midwestern experience and a timeless study of what constitutes true fulfillment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.