So Big is a novel written by
Edna Ferber and published in 1924. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1925. It tells the story of Selina Peake De Jong, a determined and resilient woman who overcomes numerous challenges while raising her son, Dirk, in the rural Midwest. The book explores themes like perseverance, the value of hard work, and the contrast between material success and artistic or intellectual fulfillment.
So Big remains one of Ferber’s most celebrated works and is considered a classic of early 20th-century American literature.
Edna Ferber (1885–1968) was an acclaimed American author, playwright, and member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of New York City writers, actors, and critics known for their wit and creativity. She is celebrated for her novels, plays, and short stories, many of which explore themes of resilience, ambition, and social issues, particularly focusing on strong female protagonists.