The Girls

The Girls is a novel written by American author Edna Ferber and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Emma McChesney and her daughter, Jock. Emma is a widowed traveling saleswoman who sells Featherloom petticoats across the Midwest, while Jock is a college student who dreams of becoming a writer. The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of femininity, independence, and the changing role of women in society. Through Emma's experiences as a working mother and Jock's struggles to find her own path, Ferber offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges and opportunities facing women during this time period. The Girls is a character-driven novel that delves into the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, as well as the bonds of friendship and the power of self-discovery. With its vivid descriptions of small-town America and its witty dialogue, the novel offers a charming and insightful portrait of a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.