Inspired by the life events of Antje Paarlberg, So Big is an award-winning drama that depicts the life of Selina Peake de Jong.
With these accommodations, this edition of So Big crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and emotion of Edna Ferber \'s literature..
This edition of So Big by Edna Ferber now features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable.
With intricate description of the daily life of the lower-class Dutch community, contemporary readers are afforded a privileged perspective into the social dynamics of early 20th century America.
Set in a rural community within a Chicago suburb, So Big features a slice-of-life narrative, with strong themes of community, expression, and family.
First published in 1924, Edna Ferber felt unsure about her novel So Big , which would eventually go on to win a Pulitzer Prize, and inspire adaptations for film, radio and television.
Heartbroken, Selina still tries to support her son, while quietly hoping that he returns to value his artistic roots.
However, when Dirk comes of age, he begins to value money more and more, eventually giving up on the architect profession in favor of a stable and lucrative job as a stock broker.
As Dirk grows, Selina nurtures his artistic talent, proud when he begins to express interest in architecture.
However, after the family suffers a tragic loss, Selina is forced to quit her job and work on a farm in order to provide her son with a stable life.
When she marries a farmer named Pervus, the two welcome a baby boy into their family, naming their child Dirk.
By encouraging artistic expression, Selina changes the lives of her students.
Good-hearted and kind, she attempts to inspire her students to work for their dreams, no matter how nontraditional they seem.
Raised in a strict farming community, Selina decides to be a schoolteacher.
Inspired by the life events of Antje Paarlberg, So Big is an award-winning drama that depicts the life of Selina Peake de Jong
