Giants in the Earth by Ole Edvart Rolvaag

A Saga of the Prairie

"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 1943rd greatest book of all time


Published
1927
Nationality
Norwegian
Type
Fiction
Pages
500-600
Words
142,000
Original Language
Norwegian
Alternate Titles
None

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