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Giants in the Earth is a novel by Norwegian-American author O. E. Rølvaag, first published as two parts in 1924 and 1925
. It follows Per Hansa, a Norwegian immigrant, and his family as they endure the harsh challenges of pioneering life. Facing the unforgiving landscape and the isolation of the prairie, the characters grapple with the forces of nature and their own inner struggles. Rølvaag's narrative explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the clash between Old World traditions and the demands of the New World. The novel is the first in a trilogy that also contains Peder Victorious and Their Fathers’ God.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Per Hansa, and explanations of important quotes from Giants in the Earth.
