The term 'FERBER NOVEL' is a reference to two novels written by Edna Ferber, an American novelist and playwright. The first novel is 'GIANT, ' which was published in 1952 and tells the story of a wealthy Texas rancher and his family. The second novel is 'So Big, ' which was published in 1924 and follows the life of a Dutch immigrant and her daughter. Both novels have been adapted into films and remain popular today.