Dorothy Parker
by Parker, Dorothy
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On Nov 8, 2011, Lenzladee said
If you love older literature you will shop at Biblio.com as I do. One of my recent acquistions is a charming little book titled "The Viking Portable Library" featuring the work of Dorothy Parker. Of course I had gone online to find out a little bit about Ms Parker and it was enough to compel me to own and read her work. I am enjoying it immensley! Her wit sparkles through the pages from the 20's right into the 21st century and is as fresh now as it was then. I have not finished the book which is a collection of wonderful short stories. In a few concise pages using everyday language she builds the characters, the setting and the story unfolds marvelously. As a reader I am satisfied that I understand exactly what is going on, can picture it in my mind, can "hear" them speaking, can feel their lives unfold and then, it ends, it is over, it is done and I can hardly wait for the next one. The first story :The Lovely Leave" is about a young war time couple with a few minutes to connect before he must leave again to do his duty for God and country. I live in a military town, and believe me, this story is as old as it is fresh and real. I am sold, and this was only the FIRST story! I read three or more then "Mr. Durant". They are not all funny. This story sets a different tone; I am one who believes young children should not be deceived, nor should one be cruel to animals. Ms Parker sees quite clearly through everyone and does not mince words but she is not unkind. I have enjoyed all the stories for they have only two things in common; they are short and well written. It is my hope that anyone reading this will give Ms Parker a read. You will be glad you did.
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Dorothy Parker: In Her Own Words
by Day, Barry
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- 2004
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Taylor Trade Publishing, 2004. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Dorothy Parker
by Dorothy Parker
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The Viking Press, 1945. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1945. Fifth Printing. 544 pages. Yellow dust jacket over red cloth boards with red lettering to spine and front. Introduction by W. Somerset Maugham. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to gutters. Pages are moderately tanned throughout. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. There is bumping to corners and crushing… Read more about this item Item Price
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Dorothy Parker : In Her Own Words
by Parker, Dorothy
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Dorothy Parker : In Her Own Words
by Parker, Dorothy
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Dorothy Parker: In Her Own Words
by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker: HERE LIES Collected Stories
by Dorothy Parker - illustrated by Mitchell Hooks
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Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1980. Novelty. Very Good. Condition of the book is Very Good. A book in The Collected Stories of the World's Greatest Writers series from The Franklin Library. Includes booklet with Notes from the Editors of the series. Bound in dark red leather with four raised bands on the spine. Decorations stamped in gilt… Read more about this item Item Price
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Dorothy Parker
by Dorothy Parker
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- 1944
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Viking Portable Library, 1944. Hardcover. Good. 1944. Third printing. 544 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial cloth covered boards. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding slightly loose. Boards have heavy shelf wear with bumping and fraying to corners and crushing, fraying and tearing to spine ends and edges. All surfaces tanned and… Read more about this item Item Price
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Dorothy Parker: In Her Own Words
by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker - Complete Stories
by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker: In Her Own Words
by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918-1923
by Parker, Dorothy
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Dorothy Parker
by Dorothy Parker
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Complete Stories
by Parker, Dorothy
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Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918-1923
by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918-1923
by Dorothy Parker
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by Parker, Dorothy
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