Show Boat [Hardcover] Ferber, Edna

Description

1926 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1926 first edition of Edna Ferber’s iconic novel “Show Boat” is a true literary treasure. Ferber’s sweeping saga, set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River and the world of traveling showboats, captures the essence of America in the late 19th century. With its unforgettable characters, including the tragic Magnolia Hawks and her enduring love for the charming gambler Gaylord Ravenal, “Show Boat” explores themes of race, class, and the enduring power of love and family. This novel not only launched Ferber’s illustrious career but also served as the basis for the groundbreaking 1927 musical of the same name, which cemented its place in the canon of American theatre. Despite the absence of a dust jacket and some wear befitting its age, this early edition remains a captivating time capsule, transporting readers to the golden age of American literature and the vibrant world of the Mississippi riverboats.