Edna Ferber and Edith Wharton are two of the most influential American authors of the early 20th century. Ferber was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, playwright, and short story writer, while Wharton was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, short story writer, and designer. Both authors wrote about the social issues of their time, such as gender roles, class divisions, and the changing landscape of American society. Ferber's works include Show Boat, Cimarron, and Giant, while Wharton's works include The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, and The House of Mirth. Both authors have been recognized for their contributions to literature and are considered to be among the greatest American authors of all time.