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The Girls

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The Girls is a novel written by American author Edna Ferber, first published in 1921. The book tells the story of three young women, Emma, Laura, and Irene, who come from different backgrounds but share a common goal of making a better life for themselves. The story is set in the early 1900s in Chicago, and follows the girls as they navigate the challenges of working in a male-dominated society, dealing with love and heartbreak, and pursuing their dreams.Emma is a working-class girl who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Laura comes from a wealthy family but rebels against their expectations of her and becomes a social worker. Irene is a talented artist who struggles to balance her passion with her responsibilities as a wife and mother.As the girls grow and change, they support each other through their triumphs and failures. The novel explores themes of female friendship, ambition, and the struggle for independence in a time when women's roles were limited. Ferber's writing is known for its strong female characters and vivid descriptions of American life, and The Girls is no exception. Through her characters, Ferber paints a picture of a changing America and the women who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164131342
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 380
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 508 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The Girls is a novel written by American author Edna Ferber, first published in 1921. The book tells the story of three young women, Emma, Laura, and Irene, who come from different backgrounds but share a common goal of making a better life for themselves. The story is set in the early 1900s in Chicago, and follows the girls as they navigate the challenges of working in a male-dominated society, dealing with love and heartbreak, and pursuing their dreams.Emma is a working-class girl who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Laura comes from a wealthy family but rebels against their expectations of her and becomes a social worker. Irene is a talented artist who struggles to balance her passion with her responsibilities as a wife and mother.As the girls grow and change, they support each other through their triumphs and failures. The novel explores themes of female friendship, ambition, and the struggle for independence in a time when women's roles were limited. Ferber's writing is known for its strong female characters and vivid descriptions of American life, and The Girls is no exception. Through her characters, Ferber paints a picture of a changing America and the women who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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