Discuss classic and award winning ebooks with other readers. Click event title for Zoom link. Contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org for help with the Zoom link, Facebook group or questions.
Read the ebook or listen to the audiobook
So Big by Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber's So Big offers a deep look into the dynamics of early 20th century America, exploring pressing and contemporary themes of poverty, Americanization, family strife, sexism, and success. With vivid descriptions of the daily life of the lower-class Dutch immigrant community, this novel provides a unique perspective on a society that has long been forgotten. A tale of resilience, love, and the pursuit of happiness, So Big will leave readers thinking long after they finish the last page. Inspired by the true-life events of Antje Paarlberg, So Big is a Pulitzer Prize award-winning drama that depicts the life of Selina Peake de Jong as she navigates the challenges of turn-of-the-century Chicago, Illinois.
Read the ebook or listen to the audiobook on Hoopla or check availability on physical items from the library.
Read 196 pages or listen to the audiobook (10 hours).
Join the discussion on Zoom
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024, 2-3 pm Zoom Link: https://tscpl.zoom.us/j/85238537421?pwd=IFNRyIZrmJc7DTnLsf0zD4ETlfWKbv.1
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Books/Authors/Writing |
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