Cheerful—By Request by Edna Ferber

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Author Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968
Title Cheerful—By Request
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Cheerful: by request -- The gay old dog -- The tough guy -- The eldest -- That's marriage -- The woman who tried to be good -- The girl who went right -- The hooker-up-the-back -- The guiding Miss Gowd -- Sophy-as-she-might-have-been -- The three of them -- Shore leave.
Credits Produced by Janet Kegg and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Cheerful—By Request" by Edna Ferber is a novel written during the late 1910s. The story primarily revolves around Josie Fifer, a struggling actress-turned-costume keeper in a theatrical warehouse, navigating her complex life in the doldrums of the New York theater scene. The narrative emphasizes the stark contrast between the grim realities of theater production and the author’s desire for a more uplifting tale in a post-war society. The opening portion introduces readers to the world of Josie Fifer, who is entrenched in the behind-the-scenes aspect of theater, managing the costumes of failed productions. The dialogue sets a tone of discontent with the prevailing gloomy and "realistic" narratives common at the time. Josie is depicted with a sharp wit and a somewhat jaded outlook, having faced years of disappointment and hardship within the industry. Through a series of vignettes, we see her reflections on her past aspirations, her current position, and her interactions with others, including Sid Hahn, a prominent theatrical manager. The opening establishes a pitch for a "cheerful" story, hinting at Josie's desire for both recognition and a more hopeful narrative amidst the tragedy she finds herself surrounded by. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject Manners and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11395
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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