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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed (1911) is a novel by Edna Ferber.
Written while the author was recovering from a bout of anemia,
Ferber's debut marked the beginning of an illustrious literary
career. Inspired by her experience as a reporter in the city and
countryside, Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed is the story of a
young woman who recognizes the unhappiness in her life and decides
to risk it all for something better. Lighthearted in nature,
Ferber's novel recalls the best of Fitzgerald in its unswerving
commitment to humanity in all its beauty and terror. "'Newspaper
reporting, h'm? In New York? That's a devil of a job for a woman.
And a husband who... Well, you'll have to take a six months' course
in loafing, young woman. And at the end of that time, if you are
still determined to work, can't you pick out something easier-like
taking in scrubbing, for instance?'" As though suffering a mental
breakdown wasn't bad enough, Dawn is forced to listen to the snide
advice of a doctor who seems to know more about her home and
professional life than she does. Determined to maintain her career
as a reporter, she decides to move to a small town and start fresh.
Away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, she hopes to find
success while learning more about herself in the process. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Edna Ferber's Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed is
a classic work of American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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Show Boat (Paperback)
Edna Ferber; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R537
R317
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"Here, I thought, was one of the most melodramatic and gorgeous
bits of Americana that had ever come my way. It was not only the
theater - it was the theater plus the glamour of the wandering
drifting life, the drama of the river towns, the mystery and terror
of the Mississippi itself... I spent a year hunting down every
available scrap of show-boat material; reading, interviewing,
taking notes and making outlines." Inspired by an offhand comment
made by Winthrop Ames during the opening night of Minick, Edna
Ferber became enamored with the idea of show boats and the magic of
the lives of traveling performers. Crafting a story of love and
racial prejudice amid the changing times, Ferber's 1926 Pulitzer
Prize winning novel Show Boat follows three generations of
performers aboard the Cotton Blossom. Set in the aftermath of the
American Civil War, Show Boat sees Captain Andy Hawks, his wife
Parthy Ann and his daughter, Magnolia, buying the new show boat
Cotton Blossom and setting down the Mississippi River with their
small cast: Julie, Steve, Ellie and "Schultzy." Despite being
married to Steve, Julie is relentlessly pursued by a crewmember
named Pete who ends up losing to a fight with Steve who demands he
cease his unwanted advances. Threatening to expose a dark secret
about their marriage, he sends the Cotton Blossom into a cycle of
tragedy that will stick for generations to come. Professionally
typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of Show
Boat is an award-winning classic reimagined for the modern reader.
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The Girls (Paperback)
Edna Ferber; Introduction by Kathleen Rooney
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R632
R529
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Fanny Herself (Paperback)
Edna Ferber; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R249
Discovery Miles 2 490
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Fanny Herself (1917) is a novel by Edna Ferber. Inspired by her
experience as a young Jewish woman from the Midwest, Fanny Herself
is the story of a young woman who recognizes the unhappiness in her
life and decides to risk it all for something better. Lighthearted
in nature, yet serious in its ideals, Ferber's novel recalls the
best of Fitzgerald in its unswerving commitment to humanity in all
its beauty and heartbreak. "You could not have lived a week in
Winnebago without being aware of Mrs. Brandeis." Such a confident
pronouncement proves even truer for young Fanny, whose mother is
the Mrs. Brandeis in question. As the owner of Brandeis' Bazaar-a
successful store raised from the ashes of her deceased husband's
chronic mismanagement-Molly Brandeis is a deeply serious woman who
wants nothing but the best for her daughter. Where they differ, of
course, is in the definition of that deceptive superlative. While
Molly wants to train her daughter to follow in her managerial
footsteps, Fanny dreams of training as an artist in order to escape
the confinement of small-town life. Consistently moving, frequently
funny, and supremely true, Fanny Herself is an underappreciated
novel from Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Edna Ferber's Fanny Herself is a classic work of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed (1911) is a novel by Edna Ferber.
Written while the author was recovering from a bout of anemia,
Ferber's debut marked the beginning of an illustrious literary
career. Inspired by her experience as a reporter in the city and
countryside, Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed is the story of a
young woman who recognizes the unhappiness in her life and decides
to risk it all for something better. Lighthearted in nature,
Ferber's novel recalls the best of Fitzgerald in its unswerving
commitment to humanity in all its beauty and terror. "'Newspaper
reporting, h'm? In New York? That's a devil of a job for a woman.
And a husband who... Well, you'll have to take a six months' course
in loafing, young woman. And at the end of that time, if you are
still determined to work, can't you pick out something easier-like
taking in scrubbing, for instance?'" As though suffering a mental
breakdown wasn't bad enough, Dawn is forced to listen to the snide
advice of a doctor who seems to know more about her home and
professional life than she does. Determined to maintain her career
as a reporter, she decides to move to a small town and start fresh.
Away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, she hopes to find
success while learning more about herself in the process. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Edna Ferber's Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed is
a classic work of American literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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Fanny Herself (Hardcover)
Edna Ferber; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R424
Discovery Miles 4 240
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Fanny Herself (1917) is a novel by Edna Ferber. Inspired by her
experience as a young Jewish woman from the Midwest, Fanny Herself
is the story of a young woman who recognizes the unhappiness in her
life and decides to risk it all for something better. Lighthearted
in nature, yet serious in its ideals, Ferber's novel recalls the
best of Fitzgerald in its unswerving commitment to humanity in all
its beauty and heartbreak. "You could not have lived a week in
Winnebago without being aware of Mrs. Brandeis." Such a confident
pronouncement proves even truer for young Fanny, whose mother is
the Mrs. Brandeis in question. As the owner of Brandeis' Bazaar-a
successful store raised from the ashes of her deceased husband's
chronic mismanagement-Molly Brandeis is a deeply serious woman who
wants nothing but the best for her daughter. Where they differ, of
course, is in the definition of that deceptive superlative. While
Molly wants to train her daughter to follow in her managerial
footsteps, Fanny dreams of training as an artist in order to escape
the confinement of small-town life. Consistently moving, frequently
funny, and supremely true, Fanny Herself is an underappreciated
novel from Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Edna Ferber's Fanny Herself is a classic work of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Raised in a Dutch farming settlement, Selina is a strong advocate
for artistic expression, a sentiment she tries to pass on to her
son and students. Written by Edna Ferber, So Big is a Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel that depicts the life of an idealistic
schoolteacher, as she tries to overcome her circumstances and
nurture the dreams of her community.
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So Big (Paperback)
Edna Ferber; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R248
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Inspired by the life events of Antje Paarlberg, So Big is an
award-winning drama that depicts the life of Selina Peake de Jong.
Raised in a strict farming community, Selina decides to be a
schoolteacher. Good-hearted and kind, she attempts to inspire her
students to work for their dreams, no matter how nontraditional
they seem. By encouraging artistic expression, Selina changes the
lives of her students. When she marries a farmer named Pervus, the
two welcome a baby boy into their family, naming their child Dirk.
However, after the family suffers a tragic loss, Selina is forced
to quit her job and work on a farm in order to provide her son with
a stable life. As Dirk grows, Selina nurtures his artistic talent,
proud when he begins to express interest in architecture. However,
when Dirk comes of age, he begins to value money more and more,
eventually giving up on the architect profession in favor of a
stable and lucrative job as a stock broker. Heartbroken, Selina
still tries to support her son, while quietly hoping that he
returns to value his artistic roots. First published in 1924, Edna
Ferber felt unsure about her novel So Big, which would eventually
go on to win a Pulitzer Prize, and inspire adaptations for film,
radio and television. Set in a rural community within a Chicago
suburb, So Big features a slice-of-life narrative, with strong
themes of community, expression, and family. With intricate
description of the daily life of the lower-class Dutch community,
contemporary readers are afforded a privileged perspective into the
social dynamics of early 20th century America. This edition of So
Big by Edna Ferber now features a new, eye-catching cover design
and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With
these accommodations, this edition of So Big crafts an accessible
and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while
restoring the original mastery and emotion of Edna Ferber's
literature.
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So Big (Paperback)
Edna Ferber
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R394
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and widely considered to be Edna
Ferber's greatest achievement, "So Big" is a classic novel of
turn-of-the-century Chicago. It is the unforgettable story of
Selina Peake DeJong, a gambler's daughter, and her struggles to
stay afloat and maintain her dignity and her sanity in the face of
marriage, widowhood, and single parenthood. A brilliant literary
masterwork from one of the twentieth century's most accomplished
and admired writers, the remarkable "So Big" still resonates with
its unflinching view of poverty, sexism, and the drive for
success.
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The Girls (Hardcover)
Edna Ferber; Introduction by Kathleen Rooney
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This sweeping tale captures the essence of Texas on a staggering scale as it chronicles the life and times of cattleman Jordan "Bick" Benedict, his naive young society wife, Leslie, and three generations of land-rich sons. A sensational story of power, love, cattle barons, and oil tycoons, Giant was the basis of the classic film starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson.
The basis for the classic film starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman, Saratoga Trunk unfolds the story of Clio Dulaine, an ambitious Creole beauty who more than meets her match in Clint Maroon, a handsome Texan with a head for business -- and an eye for beautiful young women. Together they do battle with Southern gentry and Eastern society, but in their obsession to acquire all they've ever wanted, they fail to realize they already have all they'll ever need -- each other.
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