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University of Wisconsin

Wi Electronic Reader: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This digitization of the 1918 reference work "Wisconsin Authors and Their Works" contains a brief sketch of Ferber's life and an excerpt from Ferber's 1911 novel, "Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed."
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Other

Appleton Public Library: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
The Appleton Public Library presents a significant collection of material on the novelist Edna Ferber (Giant, Show Boat, Ice Palace, and so on). Ferber grew up in Appleton, WI. Features include a biography, photographs, a listing of...
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heros in America: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical information on famous writer, Edna Ferber. Discusses her early life, her career, and her works including "So Big" which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1924.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "A Bush League Hero" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the short story "A Bush League Hero" by Edna Ferber, a story about a small town in America and the hopes and dreams of those people we meet every day, even now. Full of hope and dreams.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the works of American writer, Edna Ferber and a photograph of her taken by George Platt Lynes.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Edna Ferber including the full text of 19 short stories including "Farmer in the Dell" and "One of the Old Girls".
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry focuses primarily on Ferber's literary career and works.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Un Morso Doo Pang" by Edna Ferber

For Students 7th - 9th
Read the short story "Un Morso doo Pang" by acclaimed author Edna Ferber on this site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "What She Wore" by Edna Ferber

For Students 7th - 9th
"What She Wore" is about a young woman who wears inappropriate attire to work. Read the full text of this Edna Ferber short story on this site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Where the Car Turns at 18th" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
"Where the Car Turns at 18th" is about a young man who wants a different life so he joins the Navy. Was this a good decision? Read the full text of this Edna Ferber short story on this site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Woman Who Tried to Be Good" by Edna Ferber

For Students 7th - 9th
The themes of hypocrisy and intolerance characterize the short story "The Woman Who Tried to Be Good" by Edna Ferber. Read the full text on this site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Homely Heroine by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes the full text of a classic short story by Edna Ferber, "The Homely Heroine." This story is part of the classic literature collection from Classic Reader. A brief introductor to the story's background is provided,...
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Kitchen Side of the Door" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Kitchen Side of the Door" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Leading Lady" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Leading Lady" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Long Distance" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Long Distance" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Man Who Came Back" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Man Who Came Back" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Maternal Feminine" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Maternal Feminine" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Maymeys From Cuba" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Maymeys from Cuba" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "One of the Old Girls" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "One of the Old Girls" by American author Edna Ferber. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Sun Dried" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short story "Sun Dried" by Edna Ferber. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "That Home Town Feeling" by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short story "That Home-Town Feeling" by Edna Ferber. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Website
Other

Curtain Up Book Review: Edna Ferber and Her Circle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reviews the biography of Ferber written by her grandniece, Julie Gilbert.
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IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This unique take on the author offers biographical tidbits, a listing of the films that are based on Edna Ferber's (1887-1968 CE) work, and her own work as a screenwriter.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Frog and the Puddle by Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the short story The Frog and the Puddle by Edna Ferber. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.