Dorothy Parker Big Blonde Hardback Book

Little Clothbound Classics irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the worlds greatest writers, designed by the awardwinning Coralie BickfordSmith. Dorothy Parker was the most talkedabout woman of the decadent 1920s, notorious as a harddrinking bad girl with a talent for endlessly quotable oneliners. In the stories collected here, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. This selection includes among others The Standard of Living, Mr Durant and her masterpiece, Big Blonde. She has fascinated generations with her wit, flair and talent The New York Review of Books | Dorothy Parker Big Blonde Hardback Book