Coward, Noël. (1899-1973) [Ferber, Edna. (1885-1965)]
Autograph Letter to Edna Ferber
Interesting autograph letter from the popular English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, celebrated for his flamboyance, wit, and what Time magazine called "a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise." (Time, 12/26/69)2 pp. On 17, Gerald Road S.W.1. letterhead, dated 4/7/47. To Edna Ferber ("Darling Ferber"), the American novelist, short story writer and playwright whose popular novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning "So Big" (1924), "Show Boat" (1926; made into the celebrated 1927 musical), and "Giant"(1952; made into the 1956 Hollywood movie). A moving letter about Ferber's autobiography, published in 1939. In part: "I am really very glad that I waited so long to read 'Peculiar Treasure.' I think it is one of the most moving and entrancing autobiographies I have ever read. The way you write about your own people would itself make it a great book. But apart from this deep-rooted honesty there is so much that is gay + light and infinitely enjoyable. I was jolly pleased too with the picture of you as Camille (Bernhardt)..." Mailing creases, else fine. (8606)
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