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Such a Pretty Little Picture and Other Stories - (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories) by Dorothy Parker (Paperback)
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- Dorothy Parker's literary prowess reveals a razor-sharp wit in this original collection of twelve short stories, published between 1922 and 1927 in the top literary magazines of the day, including The Smart Set, The New Yorker, and The New Republic.
- Author(s): Dorothy Parker
- 96 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)
- Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories
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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 Pretty Little Picture," and "The Last Tea."Book Synopsis
Dorothy Parker's literary prowess reveals a razor-sharp wit in this original collection of twelve short stories, published between 1922 and 1927 in the top literary magazines of the day, including The Smart Set, The New Yorker, and The New Republic. These superbly crafted satirical stories, rich with keen insights into human nature, illuminate the pretentious absurdities within relationships between men and women -- in and outside of marriage, the politics of patriarchy and power, the subordination of women, and observations of class and race. An excellent sampling of Parker's acerbity rooted in an intimate realism and subtle feminism, this collection of early works features some of Parker's best-known tales, including "Arrangement in Black and White," "Mr. Durant," "Such a Pretty Little Picture," and "The Last Tea."From the Back Cover
Dorothy Parker's literary prowess reveals a razor-sharp wit in this original collection of twelve short stories, which were published between 1922 and 1927 in the top literary magazines of the day, including Smart Set, The New Yorker, and The New Republic. Superbly crafted and rich with keen insights into human nature, these stories illuminate the absurdities within relationships between men and women, the politics of patriarchy and power, the subordination of women, and observations of class and race. An excellent sampling of Parker's acerbity rooted in an intimate realism and subtle feminism, this collection of early works features some of Parker's best-known tales, including "Arrangement in Black and White," "Mr. Durant," "Such a Pretty Little Picture," and "The Last Tea."Additional product information and recommendations
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