Edna Ferber, the acclaimed author of "Show Boat" and "Giant," showcases her sharp wit and keen observations of early 20th-century American social customs in "Cheerful--By Request," a collection of short stories. This volume offers a delightful satire of manners and societal expectations, exploring the nuances of human interaction with humor and insight.
Ferber's stories paint a vivid picture of a bygone era, providing a glimpse into the traditions and quirks of a society navigating a changing world. Through humorous anecdotes and relatable characters, she explores the complexities of human relationships and the often-absurd conventions that govern them. Readers will appreciate the timeless appeal of these tales, which offer both entertainment and a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition. Prepare to be amused and enlightened by Ferber's masterful storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9781023072151
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9781023072151
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. In. N° de réf. du vendeur ria9781023072151_new
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : Majestic Books, Hounslow, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 409985976
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Books Puddle, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 26404249703
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Allemagne
Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND. N° de réf. du vendeur 18404249709
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Edna Ferber, the acclaimed author of 'Show Boat' and 'Giant,' showcases her sharp wit and keen observations of early 20th-century American social customs in 'Cheerful--By Request,' a collection of short stories. This volume offers a delightful satire of manners and societal expectations, exploring the nuances of human interaction with humor and insight. Ferber's stories paint a vivid picture of a bygone era, providing a glimpse into the traditions and quirks of a society navigating a changing world. Through humorous anecdotes and relatable characters, she explores the complexities of human relationships and the often-absurd conventions that govern them. Readers will appreciate the timeless appeal of these tales, which offer both entertainment and a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition. Prepare to be amused and enlightened by Ferber's masterful storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781023072151
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)