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So Big (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

by Edna Ferber

An American dream shaped on her own terms

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Pulitzer Prize–winning novel

    The source describes So Big as a Pulitzer-winning novel.

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An American dream shaped on her own terms

Set against the idea of social and economic advancement, Edna Ferber’s novel centers on a woman seeking to build a life for herself and her son without surrendering her principles. That tension gives the story a clear focus: what it means to pursue the American dream while preserving individuality and independence. This annotated edition adds an introduction by Ulrich Baer and a biographical timeline, offering contextual material alongside the novel.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic American fiction and social themes.
  • Readers drawn to stories about women’s independence and ambition.
  • Those who value editions with an introduction and biographical context.

Themes

The American dreamWomen’s independenceAmbition and integrityParenthood

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Book overview

Published to unprecedented literary acclaim in 1924, the Pulitzer-winning novel So Big established Edna Ferber as one of the twentieth century's major American storytellers. The enthralling and compellingly readable novel recounts a redoubtable woman's efforts to create an authentic version of the American dream for herself and her son, nicknamed "So Big," by moving up without selling out. Today, So Big can find a new audience among readers who care for women who value their individuality and independence. This Warbler Classics edition includes an introduction by Ulrich Baer and a detailed biographical timeline.
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