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  • Cimarron
    Edna Ferber
    Spanning the explosive settlement of the American West, Cimarron is a sweeping epic of ambition, conflict, and survival on the Oklahoma frontier. Edna Ferber’s powerful novel follows the restless pioneers who risk everything in the great land rush, carving towns and fortunes out of raw territory while confronting violence, injustice, and rapid social change. At the heart of the...
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    15,55 €

  • Cimarron
    Edna Ferber
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Cimarron by Edna Ferber is a sweeping classic American historical novel that captures the raw ambition, danger, and promise of the Oklahoma Land Rush and the shaping of the American frontier.Set against the turbulent settlement of the Oklahoma Territory, this powerful work of American frontier fiction follows pioneers, dreamers, and risk-takers as ...
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    36,40 €

  • Cimarron
    Edna Ferber
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Cimarron by Edna Ferber is a sweeping classic American historical novel that captures the raw ambition, danger, and promise of the Oklahoma Land Rush and the shaping of the American frontier.Set against the turbulent settlement of the Oklahoma Territory, this powerful work of American frontier fiction follows pioneers, dreamers, and risk-takers as ...
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    24,69 €

  • The Girls
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber, a celebrated voice in American literature, presents 'The Girls', a captivating work of historical fiction that transports readers to Chicago during the transformative years of World War I. This classic novel intricately weaves together the lives of women from three distinct generations within a single family, offering a profound glimpse into their world.Set against...
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    25,17 €

  • The Girls
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber, a celebrated voice in American literature, presents 'The Girls', a captivating work of historical fiction that transports readers to Chicago during the transformative years of World War I. This classic novel intricately weaves together the lives of women from three distinct generations within a single family, offering a profound glimpse into their world.Set against...
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    36,49 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    So Big by Edna Ferber is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel published in 1924. It tells the story of Selina Peake DeJong, a strong and resilient woman who, after her father’s death, becomes a schoolteacher in a rural Dutch farming community near Chicago. She marries a simple farmer, has a son named Dirk (nicknamed 'So Big'), and is soon widowed.Despite many hardships, Selina works ...
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    20,80 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    So Big by Edna Ferber is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel published in 1924. It tells the story of Selina Peake DeJong, a strong and resilient woman who, after her father’s death, becomes a schoolteacher in a rural Dutch farming community near Chicago. She marries a simple farmer, has a son named Dirk (nicknamed 'So Big'), and is soon widowed.Despite many hardships, Selina works ...
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    34,66 €

  • Gigolo(Illustrated)
    Edna Ferber
    Illustrated Edition: This special edition of 'Gigolo' by Edna Ferber comes alive with 20 stunning illustrations that visually narrate the journey of the novel’s captivating characters and their vibrant world in the early 20th century.Includes Summary: A concise and engaging summary that encapsulates the essence and allure of the storyline, inviting readers into the world Edna F...
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    25,80 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber’s 'So Big' is a powerful story of family relationships set against the backdrop of early 20th-century farm life. This literary classic explores the complexities of the mother-son relationship and the challenges of rural existence. The story champions determination in the face of adversity as it portrays a family’s struggles and triumphs. 'So Big' offers readers a gl...
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    35,70 €

  • My Story That I Like Best
    Edna Ferber / Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb / James Oliver Curwood
    Step back in time with 'My Story That I Like Best,' a captivating anthology of American fiction showcasing the talent of celebrated authors Edna Ferber, Irvin S. Cobb, Peter B. Kyne, and James Oliver Curwood. This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into the literary landscape of a bygone era, featuring a diverse range of narratives chosen by the authors themselves as ...
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    20,14 €

  • My Story That I Like Best
    Edna Ferber / Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb / James Oliver Curwood
    Step back in time with 'My Story That I Like Best,' a captivating anthology of American fiction showcasing the talent of celebrated authors Edna Ferber, Irvin S. Cobb, Peter B. Kyne, and James Oliver Curwood. This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into the literary landscape of a bygone era, featuring a diverse range of narratives chosen by the authors themselves as ...
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    33,78 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber’s 'So Big' is a powerful story of family relationships set against the backdrop of early 20th-century farm life. This literary classic explores the complexities of the mother-son relationship and the challenges of rural existence. The story champions determination in the face of adversity as it portrays a family’s struggles and triumphs. 'So Big' offers readers a gl...
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    23,22 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber’s 'Showboat' is a sweeping work of historical fiction that immerses readers in the world of show business along the Mississippi River. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic story centered on the lives and loves of women entertainers.Experience the vibrant atmosphere and captivating drama of a bygone era, as Ferber explores themes of family, trad...
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    23,10 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    Edna Ferber’s 'Showboat' is a sweeping work of historical fiction that immerses readers in the world of show business along the Mississippi River. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic story centered on the lives and loves of women entertainers.Experience the vibrant atmosphere and captivating drama of a bygone era, as Ferber explores themes of family, trad...
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    35,58 €

  • The girls
    Edna Ferber
    This novel, written before Ferber’s better, more famous work, tells the story of three spinsters in WWI-era Chicago. Great Aunt Charlotte, who had her heart broken by a strict family and the Civil War, her niece Lottie (who struck me as a possible lesbian for the majority of the book), and her niece Charley, who’s young and still has a chance for love. Most of the action takes ...
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    16,34 €

  • The girls
    Edna Ferber
    This novel, written before Ferber’s better, more famous work, tells the story of three spinsters in WWI-era Chicago. Great Aunt Charlotte, who had her heart broken by a strict family and the Civil War, her niece Lottie (who struck me as a possible lesbian for the majority of the book), and her niece Charley, who’s young and still has a chance for love. Most of the action takes ...
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    28,28 €

  • Buttered Side Down Stories
    Edna Ferber
    Buttered Side Down Stories by Edna Ferber is a collection of short stories that explores the lives of individuals navigating the challenges of urban life, particularly in cities like Chicago. The stories focus on themes of loneliness, love, and the pursuit of happiness, capturing the emotional complexities of everyday people. The opening story introduces a young woman living in...
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    13,10 €

  • One Basket
    Edna Ferber
    'One Basket' by Edna Ferber is a poignant collection of short stories set primarily in the American Midwest, where the author draws upon her own upbringing. Through rich character studies and a blend of social realism with humor, Ferber explores the lives of ordinary people facing everyday challenges and triumphs. Her stories delve into women’s issues, portraying the complexiti...
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    13,05 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    In So Big, Edna Ferber weaves an inspiring tale of resilience and ambition through the life of Selina Peake DeJong. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the pursuit of dreams, the value of hard work, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. ...
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    17,41 €

  • So Big
    Edna Ferber
    So Big, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their o...
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    26,62 €

  • My Story That I Like Best
    Edna Ferber
    My Story That I Like Best by Edna Ferber: Discover the favorite narratives of a literary luminary with 'My Story That I Like Best' by Edna Ferber. This collection of personal narratives offers readers a glimpse into Ferber’s own storytelling preferences, providing a curated selection that reflects the author’s unique perspective and narrative prowess.About 'My Story That I Like...
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    18,91 €

  • Half Portions
    Edna Ferber
    'Half Portions' by Edna Ferber is a poignant novel that epitomizes American literature, delving into the complexities of family dynamics, ambition, and success against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Set in Chicago, Ferber’s narrative unfolds across generations, portraying the immigrant experience and the evolution of relationships amidst changing times. Through the lens ...
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    13,74 €

  • Fanny Herself
    Edna Ferber
    'Fanny Herself' by means of Edna Ferber is a charming novel that delves into the lifestyles of Fanny Brandeis, a younger Jewish woman developing up in the early twentieth century in Winnebago, Wisconsin. As Fanny navigates the challenges of adolescence and younger maturity, she grapples with questions of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly converting wor...
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    15,97 €

  • Dawn O’Hara The Girl Who Laughed
    Edna Ferber
    'Dawn O’Hara' is a singular written by Edna Ferber, an American author acknowledged for her insightful and individual-pushed works. The narrative revolves across the life of the titular character, Dawn O’Hara, a younger and formidable newspaperwoman. Set in opposition to the backdrop of early 20th-century New York City, the novel offers a compelling exploration of Dawn’s advent...
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    13,79 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    Show Boat, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of s...
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    27,58 €

  • Roast Beef, Medium
    Edna Ferber
    Roast Beef, Medium: The Business Adventures of Emma McChesney, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and de...
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    22,65 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    '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, interview...
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    20,86 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    '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, interview...
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    13,32 €

  • Show Boat
    Edna Ferber
    Show Boat, the 1926 bestselling classic from Pulitzer Prize-winner Edna Ferber, brings to life the adventurous world of Mississippi show boats, the grittiness of turn-of-the-century Chicago and the majesty of Broadway in 1920s New York during an era of immense change. Magnolia Hawks spends her childhood aboard the Cotton Blossom, growing up amid simmering racial tension and str...
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    41,12 €

  • One Basket
    Edna Ferber
    A collection of her excellent, insightful short stories.BioEdna Ferber (August 15, 1885 - April 16, 1968) was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat (1926; made into the celebrated 1927 musical), Cimarron (1930; adapted into the 1931 film which won the Academy Award for Best Picture), Giant...
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    16,35 €


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