The poetry and short stories of Dorothy Parker
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A collection of stories and poems by the noted American humorist
Dorothy Parker Books
August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967
Dorothy Parker was an American writer, poet, and critic, renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations on the foibles of 20th-century urban life. Rising from a conflicted childhood, Parker achieved acclaim through her literary contributions to publications like The New Yorker and as a founding member of the influential Algonquin Round Table. Later, she transitioned to screenwriting in Hollywood, earning Oscar nominations, though her political activism ultimately led to her placement on the blacklist. Despite her own dismissiveness toward her reputation as a mere 'wisecracker,' her literary output and incisive commentary continue to resonate.
Dorothy Parker's sharp wit and keen observations come to life in this first-ever collection of her Broadway reviews, offering a unique glimpse into the Jazz Age's theatrical landscape. Celebrated for her incisive commentary, Parker critiques both hits and flops, showcasing her significant role in shaping the cultural dialogue of her time. This collection invites readers to experience the brilliance of one of New York's most beloved writers, highlighting her enduring legacy in American literature and theater.
The portable Dorothy Parker
- 610 pages
- 22 hours of reading
One of the most quotable of twentieth-century authors, Dorothy Parker has attained a wide-ranging and enthusiastic following. This revised and enlarged edition, with an introduction by Brendan Gill, comprises the original 1944 Portable, as selected and arranged by Dorothy Parker herself and including all her most celebrated poems and stories, along with a selection of her later stories, play reviews, articles, book reviews from Esquire, and the complete Constant Reader, her collected New Yorker book reviews. - Back cover
The Collected Dorothy Parker
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
"With a biting wit and perceptive insight, Dorothy Parker examines the social mores of her day and exposes the darkness beneath the dazzle." -- Provided by publisher.
Complete Poems
- 390 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Best remembered as a member of the Algonquin Round Table, the fabled Jazz Age literay coterie, Dorothy Parker built a reputations as one of the era's most beloved poets. Parker's satirical wit and sharp-edged humour earned her a reputation as the wittiest woman in America. This Penguin Classics edition of her poetry - the companion to Parker's Complete Stories and introduced by her noted biographer, Marion Meade - is the only complete collection available, showcasing the dry quips and piercingly introspective verse of a writer whose legend continues to fascinate. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Dorothy Parker's wit and light verse are well-known, but this new collection of her complete short stories reveals her broader talents. Many stories, originally published in magazines, are included for the first time.
Featuring a blend of self-deprecation, satire, and dark comedy, this collection showcases the wit of one of the Jazz Age's most celebrated poets. Dorothy Parker, renowned for her sharp humor and keen observations, presents a variety of poems that capture both her cynical outlook and sparkling charm. Known for her contributions to major publications like Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, Parker's work continues to resonate, offering readers a delightful mix of light-hearted laments and acerbic commentary.
The Best of Dorothy Parker
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This is a collection of Dorothy Parker's poems, stories and sketches. Parker was a famed wit, writer and member of the Algonquin Round Table, the group of New York critics in the heyday of the 1920s.
Dorothy Parker verkörpert alles, was man gemeinhin mit New York in Verbindung bringt: Rastlosigkeit und Moderne, Esprit und Erfolg, aber auch Härte, Grausamkeit und Einsamkeit. Dorothy Parker ist die New Yorker Schriftstellerin schlechthin. Dorothy Parkers Gedichte sind stets ein Zusammenspiel aus Witz und Melancholie, aus Trauer und Scherz, aus Pathos und Spott. Ebenso wie ihre Erzählungen zeichnet sich ihre Lyrik durch einen charakteristischen Mix aus Selbstmitleid und Zynismus aus. Ein Abgleiten in Kitsch vermeidet sie durch Schnoddrigkeit und Ironie.
The Ladies of the Corridor
- 110 pages
- 4 hours of reading
"The Ladies of the Corridor" is a darkly comic play by Dorothy Parker, exploring the lives of women in a 1950s New York residence hotel. Co-written with Arnaud d'Usseau, it reveals the constraints of women's lives infused with Parker's sharp wit, reflecting her own experiences.
