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Dorothy Parker
With a biting wit and perceptive insight, Dorothy Parker examines the social mores of her day and exposes the darkness beneath the dazzle.
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The second revision in 60 years, this sublime collection ranges over the verse, stories, essays and journalism of one of the 20th century’s most quotable and renowned authors.
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Fifty new books at e1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry
‘She felt a cozy solidarity with…
Gail Crowther
An expansive and illuminating study of legendary writer Dorothy Parker's life and legacy in Hollywood from the author of the "fascinating" (Town & Country) Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz…
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One of America's Greatest Wits! Published in 1926 Enough Rope was Parker's first collection of poetry. The collection sold very well and garnered impressive reviews. The Nation described it as…
A collection of poems.
Now available as a stand-alone edition, the famous humorist's second collection of poetry ranges from lighthearted self-deprecation to gleefully acid-tongued satire and dark comedy.
One of the Jazz Age's most…
In the stories collected here, Dorothy Parker brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness.
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As this complete collection of her short stories demonstrates, Parker’s talents extended far beyond brash one-liners and clever rhymes. Her stories not only bring to life the urban milieu that…
"Does anyone know how hard it is to be that funny? . . . Read her book reviews. Read them now and see how good they are." --Fran Lebowitz When…
Dorothy Parker holds a place in history as one of New York’s most beloved writers. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, the public is invited to enjoy…
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Ellen Meister
When it comes to movie reviews, critic Violet Epps is a powerhouse voice. But that’s only because she’s learned to channel her literary hero, Dorothy Parker, the most celebrated and…
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Arthur F. Kinney
Twaynes United States Authors Series presents concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.
Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of…
A variety of work from one of the most quotable of all twentieth-century authors–the inimitable Dorothy Parker
Author, poet, screenwriter and outstanding member of the legendary Algonquin Round Table, Dorothy…
Randall Calhoun
Journalist, poet, prose and fiction writer, and well-known wit, the inimitable Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) had something to say about virtually all her contemporaries among the literati, and they returned the…
When a young TV producer, Norah Wolfe, enters the hotel in search of Ted Shriver, Parker sees another opportunity to get what she wants. Instead, she and Norah manage to…
Agata Stanford
Who wanted them dead? On the eve of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, as the Skyscraper Wars rage among the moguls of industry, six authors known as The Murder…
It wasn’t enough that the Toy Soldier should meet his disastrous end on the heels of Felix the Cat’s midair explosion over Broadway at the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
When a Broadway producer is found dead in his luxurious apartment it is believed he choked on a cherry tomato. That he was not murdered is a surprise to the…
Cengage Learning Gale
A Study Guide for Dorothy Parker’s Resume, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions…
Sondra Melzer
The Rhetoric of Rage explores the treatment of women from a contemporary feminist perspective and reveals the ways in which Parker’s brittle humor reflects muted anger toward a patriarchal society…
Barry Day
Combining through Parker’s stories, poems, articles, reviews, correspondence, and even her rare journalism and song lyrics, editor Barry Day has selected and arranged passages that describe her life and its…
Marion Meade
Traces the life of the American journalist, screenwriter, and wit, describes her relationships with the other members of the Algonquin Round Table, and attempts to portray her complex personality.
It was only natural that I should be nervous-all right, I panicked; after all, my Uncle Martin went down with the Titanic. A February blizzard was raging fury over the…
A Study Guide for Dorothy Parker’s Big Blonde, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Short Stories for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical…
A Study Guide for Dorothy Parker’s The Last Question, excerpted from Gale’s acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical…
Stuart Y Silverstein
During the early years of her career, while struggling to keep body and soul apart (as she ruefully put it later), Dorothy Parker wrote more than three hundred poems and…
The second revision in sixty years, this sublime collection ranges over the verse, stories, essays, and journalism of one of the twentieth century’s most quotable authors.
This collection of more than thirty short stories and poems is essential for any Parker fan and an excellent way for new readers to make the acquaintance of one of…
An excellent sampling of Dorothy Parker's acerbity rooted in intimate realism and subtle feminism, this collection of twelve short stories includes "Arrangement in Black and White," "Mr. Durant," "Such a…
In Men I’m not Married To Dorothy Parker’s famous wit is on full display as she describes nine men that she did not marry. Some of the descriptions are long…
One of America's Greatest Wits!Published in 1926 Enough Rope was Parker's first collection of poetry. The collection sold very well and garnered impressive reviews. The Nation described it as "caked…
Dorothy Parker (nee Rothschild; August 22, 1893 - June 7, 1967) was an American poet, writer, critic, and satirist based in New York; she was known for her wit, wisecracks…
A founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of New York City writers, critics, and actors, Dorothy Parker rose to literary fame during the first part of the…
Self-depricating, bitingly satirical, and surprisingly thought-provoking, Dorothy Parker's first collection of poetry comments on love and the relations between men and women with quick wit and lyrical verse.
The best of modern American drama is represented in the seventeen essays of this collection. They explore the works of four of the most celebrated playwrights of the twentieth century…
Full of cynical humor, lighthearted wisecracks, and hilarious satire, her poems mercilessly skewer sentimentality and provide rapier sharp commentary on everything from friendship and love to aging and death with…
Now available as a stand-alone edition, the famous humorist’s debut collection-a runaway bestseller in 1926-ranges from lighthearted self-deprecation to acid-tongued satire, all the while gleefully puncturing sentimental cliches about relations…
