9781025683584 - giants in the earth: a saga of the prairie von rã lvaag, ole edvart (2 Ergebnisse)
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Giants in the Earth: A Saga of the Prairie' is a seminal masterpiece of immigrant literature that captures the harrowing and heroic experiences of Norwegian settlers in the American Midwest. Set in the late 19th century, the narrative follows Per Hansa and his wife, Beret, as they struggle t…o establish a homestead in the vast, untamed wilderness of the Dakota Territory. While Per Hansa is driven by an indomitable spirit and the dream of prosperity, Beret grapples with the crushing isolation, spiritual despair, and the physical toll of life on the Great Plains.Ole Edvart RÃ, lvaag's powerful prose explores the dual nature of the frontier-a place of boundless opportunity and a relentless force that tests the limits of human endurance. The novel is not merely a tale of survival against the elements, but a profound psychological study of the emotional costs of the pioneer experience. 'Giants in the Earth' remains a cornerstone of American literature, offering an unflinching look at the courage, tragedy, and cultural displacement inherent in the building of a new nation. This epic saga stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit amidst the overwhelming majesty and terror of the prairie landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
