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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edna Ferber

By Edna Ferber

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Experience a collection of stories filled with humor, insight, and the lives of remarkable 20th-century women.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edna Ferber" by Edna Ferber is a collection that brings together a diverse range of the author's creations, including novels, short stories, and essays, largely from the earlier parts of the 1900s. The compilation highlights Ferber's sharp understanding of American culture and her ability in building characters, frequently centering on the topic of women and the intricate parts of the developing world. Titles like "Fanny Herself," "Buttered Side Down," and "Emma McChesney & Co." show the lives of different characters, usually emphasizing the hardships and achievements of women both in work and in their personal lives. The stories span from funny narratives to sharp insights, demonstrating Ferber's unique mix of humor and understanding. By compiling her works into one place, this serves as a great starting point for readers looking to experience Ferber's comprehensive literary works.

About the Author

Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat, Cimarron, Giant and Ice Palace (1958), which also received a film adaptation in 1960. She helped adapt her short story "Old Man Minick", published in 1922, into a play (Minick) and it was thrice adapted to film, in 1925 as the silent film Welcome Home, in 1932 as The Expert, and in 1939 as No Place to Go.

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