{"product_id":"half-portions-an-edna-ferber-short-story-collection-with-an-introduction-by-rogers-dickinson-paperback","title":"Half Portions - An Edna Ferber Short Story Collection;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdna Ferber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRogers Dickinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis collection of short stories by Edna Ferber provides a fascinating glance into the everyday lives of men and women living in 1910s America. The much-loved character Emma McChesney makes a special appearance in 'One Hundred Percent'.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWitty and insightful, Edna Ferber is known for her ability to write wondrously real characters, particularly strong female protagonists. This collection includes nine short stories set around the years devastated by World War I. From small-town Wisconsin to the bustling city streets of New York and Chicago, Ferber presents characters of all ages and backgrounds. She delves into the ever-growing relationships between parents and their children and examines the lives of successful businesswomen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis collection features nine short stories: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'The Maternal Feminine'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'April 25th, As Usual'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Old Lady Mandle'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'You've Got To Be Selfish'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Long Distance'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Un Morso Doo Pang'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'One Hundred Per Cent'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'Farmer in the Dell'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003col\u003e- 'The Dancing Girls'\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1920, \u003ci\u003eHalf Portions\u003c\/i\u003e is comedic and touching, highlighting Edna Ferber's incredible writing talent. This new edition features an introduction by Rogers Dickinson and would make the perfect addition to the bookshelf of fans of early feminist stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52528556704051,"sku":"9781528720403","price":37.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bEZFUTI4WkJoRGZ4T2hoYndYWVNsUT09.webp?v=1760677076","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/half-portions-an-edna-ferber-short-story-collection-with-an-introduction-by-rogers-dickinson-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}