Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:760755235
Homely Heroine
Anonim
The Homely Heroine
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The Homely Heroine
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726553611
The Homely Heroine by Edna Ferber Pdf
"The Homely Heroine" is a short story by American author Edna Ferber. It features a writer whose heroines are generally extremely beautiful. But one day, whilst she is out shopping, a shop-keeper asks her why she doesn’t write stories about a homelier heroine. "The Homely Heroine" is followed by "A Bush League Hero," "What she Wore," and "The Man Who Came Back." Edna Ferber (1885-1968) was an American author. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and of Jewish descent, she suffered a lot from antisemitism, especially as a child, and was riddled with fear as she witness the Nazi Party party rise in Germany and gain followers across the Western world. Ferber won the Pulitzer Prize twice, in 1924 with her novel "So Big" and in 1926 with "Show Boat". Furthermore, her novels "Cimarron" (1930), "Giant" (1952), "Ice Palace" (1958) were each adapted to film. Her novels are remembered and celebrated for their strong female characters and their unique rendering of their American setting.
White Collar Fictions
Christopher P. Wilson
Author : Christopher P. Wilson
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780820336978
White Collar Fictions by Christopher P. Wilson Pdf
In White Collar Fictions Christopher P. Wilson explores how turn-of-the-century literary representations of "white collar" Americans--the "middle" social strata H.L. Mencken dismissed as boobus Americanus--were actually part and parcel of a new social class coming to terms with its own power, authority, and contradictions. An innovative study that integrates literary analysis with social-history research, the book reexamines the life and work of Sherwood Anderson and Sinclair Lewis--as well as such nearly forgotten authors as O. Henry, Edna Ferber, Robert Grant, and Elmer Rice. Between 1885 and 1925 America underwent fundamental social changes. The family business faded with the rise of the modern corporation; mid-level clerical work grew rapidly; the "white collar" ranks--sales clerks, accountants, lawyers, advertisers, "middle managers, and professionals--expanded between capital and labor. During this same period, Wilson shows, white collar characters took on greater prominence within American literature and popular culture. Magazines like the Saturday Evening Post idolized "average Americans," while writers such as Sherwood Anderson and Sinclair Lewis produced portraits of "middle America" in Winesburg, Ohio and Babbitt. By investigating the material experience and social vocabularies within white collar life itself, Wilson uncovers the ways in which writers helped create a new cultural vocabulary--"Babbittry," the "little people," the "Average American"--That served to redefine power, authority, and commonality in American society.
Buttered Side Down - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528798082
Buttered Side Down - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection by Edna Ferber Pdf
A seminal short story collection containing 12 humorous and dark tales from the prominent Jazz Age author, Edna Ferber. This 1912 volume highlights Edna Ferber’s famous wit as well as her masterful control over tragedy. The 12 stories featured in this collection reflect early twentieth-century moral values in America, and demonstrate everyday life in the 1910s. Often armed with a strong, female protagonist, Ferber writes realistic characters and fascinating tales. This volume features the following short stories: - ‘The Frog and the Puddle’ - ‘The Man Who Came Back’ - ‘What She Wore’ - ‘A Bush League Hero’ - ‘The Kitchen Side of the Door’ - ‘One of the Old Girls’ - ‘Maymeys From Cuba’ - ‘The Leading Lady’ - ‘That Home-Town Feeling’ - ‘The Homely Heroine’ - ‘Sun Dried’ - ‘Where the Car Turns at 18th’ Now in a brand new edition, this volume has been republished by Read & Co. Classics, complete with an introduction by Rogers Dickinson. Buttered Side Down would make a great addition to the bookshelf of Edna Ferber fans and lovers of short stories.
The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber - Including Buttered Side Down, Cheerful - By Request, Half Portions, & Gigolo
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528798150
The Collected Short Stories of Edna Ferber - Including Buttered Side Down, Cheerful - By Request, Half Portions, & Gigolo by Edna Ferber Pdf
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.
The Strange History of Suzanne LaFleshe and Other Stories of Women and Fatness
Susan Koppelman
Author : Susan Koppelman
Publisher : Feminist Press at CUNY
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1558614516
The Strange History of Suzanne LaFleshe and Other Stories of Women and Fatness by Susan Koppelman Pdf
Spanning a century, from Kate Chopin and Fannie Hurst to J. California Cooper and Elana Dykewomon, this bold and deeply satisfying anthology of women's stories explores women's relationships to, and perceptions of, their physical selves. Addressing the peculiarities, the pleasures, and the shames of body politics, these stories of bodies that refuse to be contained offer a variety of perspectives on fully inhabiting the flesh. Whether celebrating bodies deemed transgressive or simply daring to acknowledge that such bodies exist, these diverse literary representations of fatness render the excessive body brilliantly, unapologetically visible. Book jacket.
Buttered Side Down
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Buttered Side Down by Edna Ferber Pdf
Delve into the captivating world of everyday life with "Buttered Side Down" by Edna Ferber. Join the acclaimed author as she offers a collection of short stories that illuminate the complexities and humor of ordinary existence. As you immerse yourself in Ferber's delightful narratives, prepare to be drawn into the lives of her characters as they navigate the ups and downs of daily existence. From the challenges of work and relationships to moments of unexpected joy and triumph, each story captures the essence of the human experience with wit and insight. But beyond the surface of mundane routines, "Buttered Side Down" delves into deeper themes of resilience, perseverance, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity. Ferber's keen observations and rich characterizations breathe life into each tale, inviting readers to find meaning and connection in the seemingly ordinary. Yet, amidst the laughter and tears, a profound question emerges: What timeless truths can we glean from Ferber's vignettes, and how do they resonate with our own experiences of love, loss, and longing? Engage with Ferber's poignant stories through vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of the human spirit. As you journey through the pages of "Buttered Side Down," you'll discover moments of humor, tenderness, and resilience that mirror the complexities of life itself. Now, as you savor each story in "Buttered Side Down," consider this: How can Ferber's tales inspire us to find beauty and meaning in the ordinary moments of our own lives? Don't miss the opportunity to experience the warmth and wisdom of Edna Ferber's storytelling with "Buttered Side Down." Acquire your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery, where every story is a reminder of the richness and depth of the human experience.
One Basket
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345805782
One Basket by Edna Ferber Pdf
A rich, varied, and brilliant collection of some of the most-loved stories from one of America's favorite writers, chosen by the author herself, Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Ferber. At eighteen, Edna Ferber was the only female reporter on a big, tough, midwestern daily, covering everything from fires and accidents, to divorces and murders. It was here that she learned how to write and spin the raw material from her own life into numerous fascinating stories, novels, and plays. Increasing in number over the course of a long and glorious career, One Basket collects these beloved stories that, like her novels, present Ferber's brilliant cross-section of American life.
American Women Writers, 1900-1945
Laurie Champion
Author : Laurie Champion
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313032554
American Women Writers, 1900-1945 by Laurie Champion Pdf
Women writers have been traditionally excluded from literary canons and not until recently have scholars begun to rediscover or discover for the first time neglected women writers and their works. This reference includes alphabetically arranged entries on 58 American women authors who wrote between 1900 and 1945. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and discusses a particular author's biography, her major works and themes, and the critical response to her writings. The entries close with extensive primary and secondary bibliographies, and the volume concludes with a list of works for further reading. The period surveyed by this reference is rich and diverse. Modernism and the Harlem Renaissance, two major artistic movements, occurred between 1900 and 1945, and the entries included here demonstrate the significant contributions women made to these movements. The volume as a whole strives to reflect the diversity of American culture and includes entries for African American, Native American, Mexican American, and Chinese American women. It includes well known writers such as Willa Cather and Eudora Welty, along with more neglected ones such as Anita Scott Coleman and Sui Sin Far.
Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin
Marion Meade
Author : Marion Meade
Publisher : Nan A. Talese
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780385533010
Bobbed Hair and Bathtub Gin by Marion Meade Pdf
In her exuberant new work, BOBBED HAIR AND BATHTUB GIN, Marion Meade presents a portrait of four extraordinary writers--Dorothy Parker, Zelda Fitzgerald, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Edna Ferber--whose loves, lives, and literary endeavors embodied the spirit of the 1920s. Capturing the jazz rhythms and desperate gaiety that defined the era, Meade gives us Parker, Fitzgerald, Millay, and Ferber, traces the intersections of their lives, and describes the men (F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edmund Wilson, Harold Ross, and Robert Benchley) who influenced them, loved them, and sometimes betrayed them. Here are the social and literary triumphs (Parker's Round Table witticisms appeared almost daily in the newspapers and Ferber and Millay won Pulitzer Prizes) and inevitably the penances each paid: crumbled love affairs, abortions, depression, lost beauty, nervous breakdowns, and finally, overdoses and even madness. These literary heroines did what they wanted, said what they thought, living wholly in the moment. They kicked open the door for twentieth-century women writers and set a new model for every woman trying to juggle the serious issues of economic independence, political power, and sexual freedom. Meade recreates the excitement, romance, and promise of the 1920s, a decade celebrated for cultural innovation--the birth of jazz, the beginning of modernism--and social and sexual liberation, bringing to light, as well, the anxiety and despair that lurked beneath the nonstop partying and outrageous behavior. A vibrant mixture of literary scholarship, social history, and scandal, BOBBED HAIR AND BATHTUB GIN is a rich evocation of a period that will forever intrigue and captivate us.
The Heroines of Welsh History
Thomas Jeffery Llewelyn Prichard
Author : Thomas Jeffery Llewelyn Prichard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Wales
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036809882
The Heroines of Welsh History by Thomas Jeffery Llewelyn Prichard Pdf
Encyclopedia of the Chicago Literary Renaissance
Jan Pinkerton,Randolph H. Hudson
Author : Jan Pinkerton,Randolph H. Hudson
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : American literature
ISBN : 9781438109145
Encyclopedia of the Chicago Literary Renaissance by Jan Pinkerton,Randolph H. Hudson Pdf
The Chicago Renaissance began in the early 1900s and lasted until approximately 1930. The leading writers of the period, including Theodore Dreiser ("Sister Carrie)
Buttered Side Down: Stories
Edna Ferber
Author : Edna Ferber
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547316961
Buttered Side Down: Stories by Edna Ferber Pdf
"Buttered Side Down: Stories" is a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edna Ferber. In the author's words, ""And so," the story writers used to say, "they lived happily ever after." Um-m-m—maybe. After the glamour had worn off, and the glass slippers were worn out, did the Prince never find Cinderella's manner redolent of the kitchen hearth; and was it never necessary that he remind her to be more careful of her finger-nails and grammar? After Puss in Boots had won wealth and a wife for his young master did not that gentleman often fume with chagrin because the neighbors, perhaps, refused to call on the lady of the former poor miller's son? It is a great risk to take with one's book-children. These stories make no such promises. They stop just short of the phrase of the old story writers, and end truthfully, thus: And so they lived."
Ferber
Julie Goldsmith Gilbert
Author : Julie Goldsmith Gilbert
Publisher : Applause Books
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCSC:32106015411843
Ferber by Julie Goldsmith Gilbert Pdf
This enduring biography of the popular writer begins with Ferber's last years in New York City, exploring the setting in which she did all of her great writing. Diaries, copious correspondence, and the cooperation of distinguished living friends have resulted in a rich portrait of a period and a literary circle not yet fully documented, and an insightful engaging analysis of a woman writer highly influential in the shaping of twentieth century America.
Gothic Heroines on Screen
Tamar Jeffers McDonald,Frances A. Kamm
Author : Tamar Jeffers McDonald,Frances A. Kamm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351779371
Gothic Heroines on Screen by Tamar Jeffers McDonald,Frances A. Kamm Pdf
Gothic Heroines on Screen explores the translation of the literary Gothic heroine on screen, the potential consequences of these adaptations, and contemporary interpretations of the form. Each chapter illuminates the significance of this moving image mediation, relating its screen topics to their various historical, social, and geographical moments of production, while maintaining a focus on the key figure of the investigating woman. Many chapters – perhaps inescapably – delve into the point of adaptation: the Bluebeard story and du Maurier’s Rebecca as two key examples. Moving beyond the Old Dark House that frequently forms both the Gothic heroine’s backdrop and her area of investigation, some chapters examine alternative locations and their impact on the Gothic heroine, some leave behind the marital thriller to explore what happens when the Gothic meets other genres, such as comedy, while others travel away from the usual Anglo-American contexts to European ones. Throughout the collection, the Gothic heroine’s representation is explored within the medium, which brings together image, movement, and sound, and this technological fact takes on varied significance. What does remain constant, however, is the emphasis on the longevity, significance, and distinctiveness of the Gothic heroine in screen culture.