Edna Ferber
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.
Emma McChesney and Co.
A fearless businesswoman risks it all, traveling to South America to conquer new markets while facing a fierce rival and the possibility of an unexpected romance.
By Edna Ferber
Cheerful—By Request
In a world of old costumes and failed plays, one woman seeks a brighter story amidst the shadows of the theater.
By Edna Ferber
So Big
A young woman leaves behind a life of gambling and uncertainty to find her way amid the farmers of rural Illinois, where her ambitions clash against hard work and life.
By Edna Ferber
Roast Beef, Medium: The Business Adventures of Emma McChesney
A witty saleswoman proves her worth in a man's world, balancing work and motherhood with sharp business sense and heartwarming charm.
By Edna Ferber
Personality Plus: Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock
In the bustling world of advertising, a mother and son challenge expectations and redefine success.
By Edna Ferber
Fanny Herself
In a small town filled with tradition, a young girl with big dreams dares to break free and find her own path.
By Edna Ferber
Gigolo
A handsome mechanic finds himself the object of affection for several women but prefers a life of freedom, challenging societal expectations of love and labor.
By Edna Ferber
Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed
A resilient young woman uses her wit and determination to rebuild her life and career after illness and a complicated marriage threaten to consume her.
By Edna Ferber
One Basket
In this collection of stories, women in a small town grapple with societal expectations, judgment, and the chance to forge their own identities amidst whispers of the past.
By Edna Ferber
Half Portions
In a small Wisconsin town, a compassionate single woman finds fulfillment and strength as she navigates the complexities of family and her own desires amid a society that overlooks her independence.
By Edna Ferber
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edna Ferber
Experience a collection of stories filled with humor, insight, and the lives of remarkable 20th-century women.
By Edna Ferber
Buttered Side Down: Stories
Experience the struggles and small joys of city life as young adults navigate loneliness, friendship, and the search for belonging in a bygone era.
By Edna Ferber
Show Boat
Born during a Mississippi River storm, a young woman's life unfolds amidst love, loss, and the vibrant, ever-changing world of a floating theater.
By Edna Ferber