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Socialism and the Social Movement in the 19th Century
€ 26,50 -
Personality Plus
Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock€ 16,50 -
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 -
Personality Plus
Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock€ 32,95 -
The Girls
€ 45,95 -
So Big - An Edna Ferber Novel;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
So Big is the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by masterful Algonquin Round Table writer Edna Ferber, inspired by the incredible life of Dutch pioneer Antje Paarlberg.A thoughtful, gripping novel, So Big follows the story of a young schoolteacher, Selina Peake De Jong, as she influences those around her to appreciate the beauty of art and understand its importance. Her influence begins with her pupil, Roelf Pool, who demonstrates great artistic talent. When tragedy strikes Roelf's life, he runs away to France, and Selina continues with her small farmwife duties. She eventually has a son, Dirk, and when his father dies, she gives up teaching so she can run the farm and provide for her small family. Despite Selina and Dirk's struggles, she never sacrifices art and encourages her son to share her interests. But as he ages, he begins to put money above artistic values. With the sudden reappearance of Roelf, now a famous sculptor, will Dirk realise there is more to life than financial success?First published in 1924, Edna Ferber's bestselling novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1925. So Big is an incredible book with a message just as prevalent today as it was 100 years ago. Republished with an introduction from Rogers Dickinson, this volume is a must-read for lovers of Edna Ferber and fans of Jazz Age literature.
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Half Portions - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
This collection of short stories by Edna Ferber provides a fascinating glance into the everyday lives of men and women living in 1910s America. The much-loved character Emma McChesney makes a special appearance in 'One Hundred Percent'.Witty and insightful, Edna Ferber is known for her ability to write wondrously real characters, particularly strong female protagonists. This collection includes nine short stories set around the years devastated by World War I. From small-town Wisconsin to the bustling city streets of New York and Chicago, Ferber presents characters of all ages and backgrounds. She delves into the ever-growing relationships between parents and their children and examines the lives of successful businesswomen.This collection features nine short stories:- 'The Maternal Feminine'- 'April 25th, As Usual'- 'Old Lady Mandle'- 'You've Got To Be Selfish'- 'Long Distance'- 'Un Morso Doo Pang'- 'One Hundred Per Cent'- 'Farmer in the Dell'- 'The Dancing Girls'Originally published in 1920, Half Portions is comedic and touching, highlighting Edna Ferber's incredible writing talent. This new edition features an introduction by Rogers Dickinson and would make the perfect addition to the bookshelf of fans of early feminist stories.
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Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed - An Edna Ferber Novel;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
Trapped in an isolating newspaper reporter job in New York City with her husband in an insane asylum, Dawn O'Hara has not yet reached 30 and she already fears she will never be happy again.Set in the USA in the 1910s, Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed is narrated by fiery journalist Dawn. After the doctor sends the New York-based writer back to her hometown in Michigan, she finds herself in the loving charge of her married sister, Norah. Fighting to improve her health, Dawn receives specialist care from Dr Ernst von Gerhard, and the two soon develop a close friendship.As she returns to full health, she decides to take her career in a new direction and begins working for a newspaper in Milwaukee. As she finds a new lease on life and meets new people, Dawn is haunted by reminders of her husband and struggles to truly embrace these freedoms.Written by prominent Jazz Age author Edna Ferber, Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed is a darkly comedic novel full of Ferber's famous wit. Originally published in 1911, this volume was Ferber's first published fiction and is an essential read for collectors of Ferber's work.
€ 19,50 -
The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber - Including Buttered Side Down, Cheerful - By Request, Half Portions, & Gigolo;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
€ 37,50 -
Cheerful - By Request - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
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Buttered Side Down - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson
€ 19,95 -
The Emma McChesney Collection - Three Volumes in One;Roast Beef - Medium, Personality Plus, and Emma McChesney & Co.
€ 27,50