Gigolo Annotated by Edna Ferber

Gigolo was originally published in 1922 as part of Edna Ferber’s collection of short stories, reflecting the author’s keen observations of the post-World War I era. The title story explores the disillusionment and changing social mores of the Jazz Age through the lens of a young man living in Paris, capturing the restless spirit of the Lost Generation. Ferber, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for her sharp character studies, utilized the narrative to critique the vacuity of the expatriate lifestyle.

This specific edition is a modern print-on-demand release designed to make the classic text accessible to contemporary readers. While it does not feature the historical significance of a first edition, it serves as a functional vessel for Ferber's prose, which remains a notable example of early twentieth-century American short fiction. The design is utilitarian, focusing on readability and preserving the integrity of the original text for a new audience.