Gigolo-Original Edition(Annotated)

Gigolo is a 1922 short story collection by American novelist and playwright Edna Ferber. Written during a period when Ferber was solidifying her reputation as a keen observer of American social mores, the collection reflects the post-World War I era, capturing the shifting cultural attitudes of the 'Lost Generation.' The title story explores the complexities of male identity and shifting traditional gender roles in the wake of the war, a theme that defined much of Ferber's work during this decade.

The specific edition identified by ISBN 9798672233277 is a modern, print-on-demand annotated volume. These editions are intended to provide contemporary context for readers encountering early 20th-century literature, often including scholarly notes or historical framing to explain the nuances of the era's slang and social conventions. While the original 1922 publication was noted for its sharp, journalistic style and critical success, this modern iteration serves primarily as an educational resource for students and enthusiasts of 1920s American fiction.