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Giant
by Ferber, Edna
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Bolivia, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1952. 447 pages; title page printed red & black; "First Edition" stated on copyright page. Edna Ferber (1885 - 1968) American novelist, playwright, and short story writer, "...novels reveal her attention to detail and observation, as well as her painstaking research. Giant took thirteen years to become a novel from its initial inception as a backdrop. The novel's 1952 publication caused a stir in the book world, and it evoked a tremendous social response. The reviews both praised and vilified the book; Texans responded with bitterness and anger. Giant approaches Texas with satire and sarcasm, but it also appreciates the vitality of many Texans...Her novels emerge as social commentary on America." (Catherine A. Cucinella in the ANB) Approx. 6" x 8 1/2" size; dustjacket over black cloth covered boards; price of $ 3.95 on inner jacket flap, top edge tinted light orange. Some tips, edge-wear to the jacket; in very good condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- Certain Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028744
- Title
- Giant
- Author
- Ferber, Edna
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Doubleday & Company, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- Garden City, New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- United States Americana American America Literature Literary History 20th Century Edna Ferber Giant Texas Texana
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- General 2;
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