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The Girl Who Went Right by Edna Ferber

The Girl Who Went Right by Edna Ferber

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Edna Ferber's 1913 short story "The Girl Who Went Right" follows a new salesgirl named Ray Willets, who navigates the challenges of selling high-end lingerie at a ritzy department store. In a world of wealth she can't relate to, Ray uses her intelligence and adaptability to succeed by learning the psychology of her customers.

  • Strong independent female protagonist who succeeds in business without the help of a man.
  • Tale of Adaptability
  • An early example of Ferber's exploration of business and the lives of women in the early 20th century.


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