Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Her work often featured strong female protagonists and highlighted the varied experiences of Americans across different regions and social backgrounds. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel 'So Big' in 1924 and was well-known for other works such as 'Show Boat' (1926), 'Cimarron' (1930), and 'Giant' (1952), many of which were adapted into successful films and plays.
Books
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1. So Big
"So Big" is a novel that follows the life of Selina Peake De Jong, a woman who moves from Chicago to a rural Dutch community in Illinois after the death of her father. She becomes a school teacher and marries a farmer, living a life of hardship and poverty. Despite the challenges, she instills a love of beauty and art in her son Dirk, who grows up to become a successful architect. The book explores themes of resilience, the American Dream, and the often overlooked value of hard work and artistic integrity.
