Cimarron

Edna Ferber

Casa editrice: Passerino

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Set against the vast, untamed landscape of the American frontier, Cimarron is a sweeping epic of ambition, courage, and transformation. From the explosive Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 to the slow forging of towns, families, and identities, Edna Ferber captures the restless spirit of a nation in the making. At the heart of the novel stands Yancey Cravat, a charismatic dreamer driven by ideals larger than himself, and Sabra Cravat, his determined wife, whose strength and resilience anchor the family amid hardship, loss, and change. Through their lives, Cimarron explores the clash between tradition and progress, idealism and reality, individual dreams and collective destiny. With vivid characters, powerful storytelling, and a keen eye for social conflict, Ferber delivers a novel that is both an intimate family saga and a grand portrait of America’s westward expansion. Cimarron is a timeless exploration of perseverance, moral struggle, and the price of progress—an enduring classic of American literature.Edna Ferber (1885–1968) was one of the most celebrated American novelists and playwrights of the early twentieth century. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and raised in the Midwest, she drew deeply on American history, regional life, and the spirit of expansion to craft powerful narratives about ambition, resilience, and social change.Ferber achieved major literary recognition with novels such as So Big (winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1925), Cimarron, Show Boat, and Giant. Many of her works were adapted into successful stage productions and films, helping to shape popular images of America’s frontier, industry, and evolving social identity. Known for her strong female characters and critical взгляд on prejudice, class, and progress, Edna Ferber combined epic storytelling with sharp social observation. Her work remains a cornerstone of classic American literature, bridging popular success and lasting literary significance.

Disponibile da: 09/01/2026.

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