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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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Edna Ferber

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

Netstate: Michigan, Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography is included here, along with an early photo of Ferber (1885-1968 CE). Focuses primarily on her writing career.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Ferber accents her ethnic and religious heritage, as well as giving information about her life and career.