Edna Ferber

Edna Ferber was an American author and playwright born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1885. She is known for her realistic and witty portrayals of American life, particularly in the Midwest. Ferber was a prolific writer, publishing over a dozen novels and numerous short stories, plays, and screenplays throughout her career. Ferber's work often explored themes of gender, race, and class, and her characters were often strong, independent women who challenged societal norms.