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Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright, born on August 15, 1885. She is best known for her impactful novels such as "Show Boat," "Giant," and "So Big," which often highlighted themes of social issues and the American experience. Ferber received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1924 and was a significant figure in American literature during the early to mid-20th century.

1885–1968·lived 82 years