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Buttered Side Down Stories (Edition1)
€ 17,95 -
Fanny Herself - An Edna Ferber Novel;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
From the witty Algonquin Round Table writer, Edna Feber, comes this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel. Fanny Herself follows the trials of a young Jewish woman as she finds her feet in early twentieth-century America.In constant self-comparison to her mother, Fanny is trying to find a balance between her artistic aspirations and her dream of being an entrepreneurial businesswoman. She is a sensitive woman who struggles to thrive when her small successes are so heavily overshadowed by her brother's music career. But Fanny is determined, surrounded by good friends, and has an incredibly strong will to achieve her dreams. First published in 1917, Fanny Herself is surprisingly modern and full of Edna Ferber's well-known warmth and wit. This early feminist novel is the perfect read for those who enjoyed the Emma McChesney trilogy. Complete with an introductory excerpt by Rogers Dickinson.
€ 23,00 -
Gigolo - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
Handsome mechanics, struggling actresses, unhappy couples, and seemingly successful businessmen, Gigolo is an Edna Ferber short story collection that recounts the quiet private lives of everyday Americans.First published in 1922, Gigolo contains eight short stories that give a remarkable insight into life in 1910s America. The aftermath of the war, the glamour of Hollywood, and women's long-awaited right to vote have had varying effects on the characters Edna Ferber presents in this masterful collection.This volume features eight short stories:- 'The Afternoon of a Faun'- ''Old Man Minick'- ''Gigolo'- ''Not a Day Over Twenty-One'- ''Home Girl'- ''Ain't Nature Wonderful!'- ''The Sudden Sixties'- ''If I Should Ever Travel!'Read & Co. Classics have proudly republished Gigolo - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection in a brand new edition, complete with an introduction by Rogers Dickinson. This volume is not one to be missed by fans of the famous Jazz Age writer.
€ 20,00 -
The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber - Including Buttered Side Down, Cheerful - By Request, Half Portions, & Gigolo;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
A collection of short stories by the infamously witty Jazz Age writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Edna Ferber, including Buttered Side Down, Cheerful - By Request, Half Portions, and Gigolo.This volume features many of Edna Ferber's best works of fiction. The Algonquin Round Table writer is known for her masterful ability to capture quiet everyday lives and present insightful philosophies. Many of her characters are strong, wilful women who have the remarkable capacity to exceed expectations as single mothers and businesswomen. The stories in this book are sad, enlightening, comedic, and surprisingly modern. The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber explores life before, during, and after the First World War, taking the reader through the quiet countryside of North America and into the States' bustling cities.This collection features much-loved stories, including:- 'The Kitchen Side of the Door'- 'The Leading Lady'- 'Cheerful by Request'- 'The Woman Who Tried to Be Good'- 'The Maternal Feminine'- 'One Hundred Per Cent'- 'Gigolo'- 'The Sudden Sixties'First published between 1911 and 1922, this volume is now in a brand new edition, complete with an introduction by Rogers Dickinson. The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber would make the perfect gift for fans of the early feminist writer.
€ 32,00 -
Cheerful - By Request - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Edna Ferber, this collection of short stories features the tales of many brave, charming women who will stay with you long after you've set this volume down.Set in Chicago in the early 1910s, these 12 short stories mostly feature everyday American women. Edna Ferber was a humorous, witty writer with excellent skill for capturing the small details of normal life. Her writing is sometimes sad and at other times comedic, but her stories are always memorable. This volume features 12 short stories:- 'Cheerful by Request'- 'The Gay Old Dog'- 'The Tough Guy'- 'The Eldest'- 'That's Marriage'- 'The Woman Who Tried to Be Good'- 'The Girl Who Went Right'- 'The Hooker-Up-the-Back'- 'The Guiding Miss Gowd'- 'Sophy-As-She-Might-Have-Been'- 'The Three of Them'- 'Shore Leave'First published in 1918, Cheerful - By Request is now in a brand new edition featuring an introductory excerpt by Rogers Dickinson. This insightful collection of short stories by Edna Ferber is not to be missed by collectors of the Algonquin Round Table writers' work.
€ 22,00