Giant
Book • 1952
Giant is Edna Ferber's novel that explores the lives of Texans in the 1950s, revealing the difficulties and persecutions faced by minority populations.
The story centers around Jordan 'Bick' Benedict, a larger-than-life cattle rancher, and Leslie Lynnton, a sharp-witted Virginia socialite, whose marriage brings them to Bick's ranch in Texas.
Leslie confronts the oppressive heat, vastness, and social inequities of Texas, including poverty and racism suffered by Mexican workers.
The novel masterfully captures the essence of Texas with its wealth, excess, cruelty, prejudice, pride, and violence.
The story centers around Jordan 'Bick' Benedict, a larger-than-life cattle rancher, and Leslie Lynnton, a sharp-witted Virginia socialite, whose marriage brings them to Bick's ranch in Texas.
Leslie confronts the oppressive heat, vastness, and social inequities of Texas, including poverty and racism suffered by Mexican workers.
The novel masterfully captures the essence of Texas with its wealth, excess, cruelty, prejudice, pride, and violence.
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Mentioned by Jacke Wilson as one of Edna Ferber's famous works, adapted into a film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean.
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