"Show Boat" is a novel by the famous American writer Edna Ferber. The book tells the story of life on a floating theater in Mississippi at the beginning of the 20th century. The main theme of the work is the fight against racism and social prejudice through the prism of the family history of Captain Andy Hawk and his daughter Magnolia. The novel "Show Boat" is an important literary work that illuminates the problems of race relations and penetrates deeply into the psychology of the characters. This book leaves a deep mark in the hearts of readers and inspires reflection on important aspects of human life.