The New Yorker and the Algonquin Round Table
Explore The New Yorker's connection to the Algonquin Round Table and discover a curated list of iconic books from this legendary literary circle. Dive into the wit and wisdom of the 1920s' most famous writers.
Book
So Big
by Edna Ferber
Winner of the 1924 Pulitzer Prize, So Big is widely regarded as Edna Ferber's crowning achievement. A rollicking panorama of Chicago's high and low life, this stunning novel follows the travails of gambler's daughter Selina Peake DeJong as she struggles to maintain her dignity, her family, and her sanity in the face of monumental challenges.
