Fanny Herself - Couverture souple

Ferber, Edna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9361425412 ISBN 13 : 9789361425417

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

"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 world. From her humble beginnings working in her father's keep to her upward thrust as a success businesswoman within the male-dominated international of publishing, Fanny faces numerous obstacles and setbacks alongside the manner. Yet, with willpower, resilience, and an eager mind, she overcomes adversity to attain her dreams. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant immigrant network and the bustling streets of Chicago, Ferber's novel paints a bright portrait of turn-of-the-century America, shooting the spirit of the instances with warmth and authenticity. Through Fanny's journey, Ferber explores issues of own family, friendship, love, and the pursuit of happiness, supplying readers a poignant and insightful glimpse into the human revel in. At its heart, "Fanny Herself" is an undying coming-of-age story that resonates with readers of all ages, celebrating the indomitable spirit of a young female decided to carve out her personal path within the world.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer, and dramatist. 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 that won the Academy Award for Best Picture), Giant (1952; made into the 1956 film of the same name), and Ice Palace (1958), which was also adapted into a film in 1960. He was born on 15 August 1885 and died on 16 April 1968. She helped adapt her short tale "Old Man Minick," published in 1922, into a play (Minick), which was then turned to film three times: in 1925 as the silent film Welcome Home, in 1932 as The Expert, and in 1939 as No Place to Go. Ferber was born on August 15, 1885, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Jacob Charles Ferber, a Hungarian-born Jewish storekeeper, and his Milwaukee, Wisconsin-born wife, Julia (Neumann) Ferber, of German Jewish origin. The Ferbers had relocated to Kalamazoo from Chicago, Illinois, to operate a dry goods company, and her older sister Fannie was born there three years prior. Ferber's father was not a businessman, and the family moved frequently while he was growing up.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9361425412
• ISBN 13: 9789361425417
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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