First trade edition, after a limited edition of 562 copies. Set in late 1800s, saratoga trunk is one of edna ferbers later novels that was turned into a movie starring gary cooper and ingrid bergman. Saratoga trunk is a bestselling novel by american author edna ferber, originally published by doubleday, doran in 1941. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects. Publishers dummy copy, with half title page, title page, and another half title page followed by the first 3 pages of chapter one, the rest of the book fillled with blank pages. It is exciting and as the people gathering in saratoga, with gossips, relationships and a place at the top, they await the next move from clio, as is the reader. Saratoga trunk perennial classics series by edna ferber. Publication date 2000 topics businesspeople publisher new york, ny. A novel by one of the twentieth centurys most accomplished and admired writers, saratoga trunk is a lively tale of ambition and love that celebrates the triumph of. If the product is purchased by linking through, literary ladies guide receives a modest commission, which helps maintain our site and helps it to continue growing. Buy a cheap copy of saratoga trunk perennial classics book by edna ferber. Edna ferber books biography and list of works author.
The basis for the classic film starring gary cooper and ingrid bergman, saratoga trunk unfolds the story of clio dulaine, an ambitious creole beauty who more than meets her match in clint maroon, a handsome texan with a head for business and an eye for beautiful young women. Price clipped dust jacket is very good, chipped but nicely cl edition first trade edition. Saratoga trunk unfolds the story of clio dulaine, an ambitious creole beauty who more than meets her match in clint maroon, a handsome texan with a. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber spans 60 years and gives a glimpse of what life was like after the american civil war and during. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber goodreads share book. Edna ferber was a woman with a great wit and striking talent. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A fictionalized version of edna ferber appears briefly as a character in philipp meyers novel the son 20. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in kalamazoo, michigan, edna ferber 18851968 was a novelist, shortstory writer, and playwright whose work served as the inspiration for numerous broadway plays and hollywood films, including show boat, cimarron, giant, saratoga trunk, and ice palace. The basis for the classic film starring gary cooper and ingrid bergman, saratoga trunk unfolds the story of clio dulaine, an ambitious creole beauty who more than. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber first edition 1941 from boox. This is the third edna ferber book ive read, and while i loved so big and detested giant, saratoga trunk was in the middle of the road for me. Saratoga trunk, cimarron which won an oscar and the 1960 remake.
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Saratoga trunk by edna ferber is a 1941 novel of the romance between clint maroon and clio dulaine, set against a background of the american railroad story. The basis for the classic film starring gary cooper and ingrid bergman, saratoga trunk is pulitzer prizewinning author edna ferbers. A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Based on edna ferber s sprawling novel saratoga trunk, it focuses on clio dulaine, an illegitimate creole woman who seeks revenge on the new orleans family who exiled her mother. Saratoga trunk by ferber, edna seller collectible book shoppe published 1941 condition book condition is very good plus. Although criticized for being overly melodramatic, the film was popular with moviegoers. First edition points and criteria for saratoga trunk year published. Ferbers novels generally featured strong female protagonists, although she fleshed out multiple characters in each book. She would become a leading female american author who wrote a number of successful books, as well as plays. Edna ferber 15 august 1885 16 april 1968, was an american novelist, author and playwright. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber is a story about love, greed and power. Ferber grew up mostly in her native kalamazoo, michigan, and in appleton, wisconsin in between her family moved to.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saratoga trunk. Edna ferber 1885 1968 edna ferber august 15, 1885april 16, 1968, author edna ferber was born in kalamazoo, michigan on august 15, 1885 85. Favourite film based on a novel or play by edna ferber. From pulitzer prizewinning novelist edna ferber, called the the gr. The writing and characterizations are still very good, especially of clint and clio, but there wasnt much to the plot. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber, first edition abebooks. Her novels generally featured a strong female as the protagonist, although she fleshed out multiple characters in each book. See all books authored by edna ferber, including so big, and giant, and more on.
Together they do battle with southern gentry and eastern society, but in their obsession to acquire all theyve ever. Why stories like saratoga trunk by edna ferber are relevant today. Edna ferber, american novelist and shortstory writer who wrote with compassion and curiosity about midwestern american life. She cowrote the plays the royal family, dinner at eight, and stage door with george s. Edna ferber books list of books by author edna ferber. Saratoga stage version of saratoga trunk this post contains affiliate links.
Saratoga trunk unfolds the story of clio dulaine, an ambitious creole beauty who more than meets her match in clint maroon, a handsome texan with a head for. When he leaves new orleans for the horse racing season at saratoga springs, she follows him there to seek her fortune or someone elses. She is very superficial and is always trying to scam others. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber first edition points.
The basis for the classic film starring gary cooper and ingrid bergman, saratoga trunk is pulitzer prizewinning author edna ferbers enthralling saga of love, greed, and power set in new orleans and saratoga during the late 19th century. Saratoga is a musical with a book by morton dacosta, lyrics by johnny mercer, and music by harold arlen. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber 1941 literaryladiesguide. Genealogy for edna ferber 1885 1968 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
She usually highlighted at least one strong secondary character who faced discrimination ethnically or for other reasons. Buy saratoga trunk perennial classics reprint by edna ferber isbn. People who have the traits of clio dulaine, opened doors for women when they refused to follow the status quo. Saratoga trunk by edna ferber is a 1941 novel of the romance between clint maroon and clio dulaine, set against a background of the. An additional fictionalized version of edna ferber, with her as the protagonist, appears in a series of mystery novels by ed ifkovic and published by poisoned pen press, including downtown strut.
It was published already in 1941, but the writing is. Saratoga trunk perennial classics book by edna ferber. Saratoga trunk unfolds the story of clio dulaine, an ambitious creole beauty who more than meets her match in clint maroon, a handsome. When the novel hit stands in 1952, scandal erupted as the people of texas rebuked this book that criticized the.
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