Gigolo (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

By Edna Ferber

This 1922 collection of eight stories features "The Afternoon of a Faun," "Old Man Minick," "Gigolo," "Not a Day Over Twenty-one," "Home Girl," "Ain't Nature Wonderful!" "The Sudden Sixties," and "If I Should Ever Travel!"  The title story was made into a 1926 movie—the first but not the last of her tales to be filmed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781411444904

Reviews for Gigolo (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

[jeffome · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Finished a trio of Ferber short story collections. This one i also liked.....a common theme seemed to be the conflict between the selfish, shallow, arrogant types and those hard-working, responsible types with strong character oozing out of their pores. And it is a mixed bag as to who is victorious....sometimes the loser, sometimes not. And it is interesting for me to reflect upon the fact that as i encounter the loser types in my daily life, i am quick to casually assign their fate as a product of our modern, changing times.....but in fact, sadly, it appears to be more human nature that transcends time and place. This book was written in the post WWI early 1920's and the loser types were out in full force, along with responsible ones trying to hold everything together....just like i encounter today. Interesting.....to me at least. Ferber has a wonderful knack for very clearly revealing character and her midwestern heritage is evident. I particularly liked 'Old Man Minick,' 'Not a Day Over Twenty-One,' & 'The Sudden Sixties.' Recommended for a nice easy read.