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Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War era, the narrative follows Captain Andy Hawks and his family as they embark on a journey aboard the showboat Cotton Blossom along the Mississippi River. The story intricately weaves the lives of characters like Julie, Steve, Ellie, and "Schultzy," exploring themes of love, prejudice, and a longing for the past through the experiences of three generations of performers. Edna Ferber's work captures the complexities of life on the river and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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Show Boat, Edna Ferber
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Show Boat
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edna Ferber
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9798888970935
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War era, the narrative follows Captain Andy Hawks and his family as they embark on a journey aboard the showboat Cotton Blossom along the Mississippi River. The story intricately weaves the lives of characters like Julie, Steve, Ellie, and "Schultzy," exploring themes of love, prejudice, and a longing for the past through the experiences of three generations of performers. Edna Ferber's work captures the complexities of life on the river and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.