Come and Get It. Illustrated

Come and Get It by Edna Ferber is a sweeping and dramatic novel that combines romance, ambition, and social commentary against the rugged backdrop of the American lumber industry.

The story follows a powerful and self-made businessman whose rise to success is marked by determination, instinct, and an unyielding desire to possess what he wants—whether in business or in love. As the years pass and fortunes are built, the past returns in unexpected ways, challenging his sense of control and forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices.

Set amid the forests and expanding towns of the Midwest, the novel vividly portrays a world driven by industry, competition, and transformation. Ferber explores themes of power, generational conflict, and the tension between desire and responsibility, creating a narrative that is both intimate and expansive.

With her characteristic clarity and narrative energy, Ferber brings her characters to life, revealing their strengths, flaws, and emotional struggles. Come and Get It is a compelling portrait of ambition and its costs, offering readers a rich and engaging story about love, success, and the passage of time in a rapidly changing America.