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Giants in the Earth: A classic novel about pioneer Norwegian immigrant family.

Giants in the Earth: A classic novel about pioneer Norwegian immigrant family.

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A novelwritten in times before the morrow, sophisticated in a way modern world literature lacks. Giants in the Earth by Ole Edvart Rölvaagis a great example of pioneer story books, it was first published in 1924 in Norway. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike many from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this work, as it is a picture of immigrant family's struggles with the land and the elementsat its finest. Sneak peek “Here was the endless prairie, so rich in its blessings of fertility, but also full of great loneliness--a form of freedom which curiously affected the minds of strangers, especially those to whom the Lord had given a sad heart.” ― O.E. Rölvaag, Giants in the Earth Synopsis The book chronicles the hardships of a Norwegian family as they attempt to establish themselves as pioneers in the Dakota region. At a period when most authors concentrated on the romance and glitz of the West, Rölvaag was concerned in psychology and the human cost of empire development. His own experiences as a settler and his wife's family's experience as an immigrant homesteader are both reflected in the book. Representations of snow storms, poverty, and hunger, as well as loneliness, homesickness, and being strangers in a new land, and the alienation of immigrant children growing up in a foreign place portray both the dismal reality of pioneering and the bleak fatalism of the Norse psyche. It is a novel that is both thoroughly European and uniquely American. A stunning reprint At inklab.design we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this edition are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at is core is a new world pioneer story book, it contains words strung together with such an evocative precision. Superb description of a gloomy fatalism of the Norse mind that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the lives and trials of Norwegian pioneers buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. Title Details Great new world pioneer novel 5,5 × 8,5 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper
ASIN: B0F27ZK8L7
VSKU: BVV.B0F27ZK8L7.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Rölvaag, Ole Edvart|books, inklab.design|Colcord, Lincoln
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use

SKU:BVV.B0F27ZK8L7.VG

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