Giants in the Earth by Ole Edvart Rolvaag
"Giants in the Earth" is a historical novel that chronicles the story of a Norwegian pioneer family's struggles with the land and the elements of the Dakota Territory as they try to make a new life in America. It is a profound and accurate depiction of the trials, tribulations, successes, and failures of pioneer life, emphasizing the harsh realities of adapting to a new environment. The novel explores themes of man versus nature, cultural displacement, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
The 1902nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- 142,000
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 81st on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)