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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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Website
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.
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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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Website
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.
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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry focuses primarily on Ferber's literary career and works.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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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Website
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.
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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.