Edna Ferber was an American author and playwright born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1885. She is known for her realistic and witty portrayals of American life, particularly in the Midwest. Ferber was a prolific writer, publishing over a dozen novels and numerous short stories, plays, and screenplays throughout her career.
Ferber’s work often explored themes of gender, race, and class, and her characters were often strong, independent women who challenged societal norms. Her most famous works include the novels “So Big” (1924), which won the Pulitzer Prize, and “Show Boat” (1926), which was adapted into a successful Broadway musical. Ferber’s writing had a significant impact on American literature and helped to shape the modern American novel.
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1956: The Royal Family:A Comedy in Three Acts, by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber
$45.00The Royal Family: A Comedy in Three Acts is a classic play written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. It offers a humorous and insightful portrayal of the eccentric Cavendish family, loosely based on the Barrymore family. Set in the world of theater, the play follows the ups and downs of this theatrical dynasty as they navigate the challenges of fame, love, and family dynamics. With witty dialogue and memorable characters, The Royal Family explores the sacrifices and joys of a life dedicated to the stage.
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Set of 2: Show Boat, and Cimarron, by Edna Ferber International Collectors Library
$105.00Show Boat, by Edna Ferber, is a classic novel that tells the story of the lives of performers on a Mississippi River show boat. The novel explores themes of love, race, and the changing times of the early 20th century. The story follows the lives of the performers, including Magnolia, the daughter of the boat’s owner, and her romance with a gambler named Gaylord Ravenal. The novel also delves into the lives of the African American performers on the boat, and the challenges they face in a society that is still grappling with issues of race and equality. Show Boat is a timeless tale that has been adapted into a successful Broadway musical and several films.
Cimarron, also by Edna Ferber, is a sweeping historical novel that tells the story of the settling of Oklahoma in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel follows the life of Yancey Cravat, a newspaper editor and lawyer who moves to Oklahoma with his wife, Sabra, to start a new life. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the clash of cultures as the settlers of Oklahoma try to build a new society. Cimarron is a powerful novel that offers a vivid portrait of a time and place in American history, and is considered one of Ferber’s greatest works.