Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
$1200 A Year: A Comedy In Three Acts |
1920 |
Edna Ferber |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Land Is Bright: A Play |
2019 |
Edna Ferber |
Buy |
Edna Ferber worked as a playwright alongside her novel writing. $1200 A Year (1920) is a comedy in three acts, while The Land Is Bright (reissued 2019) is a more serious dramatic work.
Ferber is perhaps better known for her playwriting collaborations with George S. Kaufman, which produced hits like Stage Door and Dinner at Eight. These two plays represent her solo dramatic work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Edna Ferber Plays series?
There are two books in the Edna Ferber Plays series, published between 1920 and 2019.
What is the first book in the Edna Ferber Plays series?
The first book in the Edna Ferber Plays series is $1200 A Year: A Comedy In Three Acts, published in 1920.
Did Edna Ferber write plays on her own or with collaborators?
Ferber wrote several plays with collaborators, most notably George S. Kaufman. Their collaborations included Stage Door and Dinner at Eight, though the plays listed here are Ferber’s own works.