A Journey Into Dorothy Parker's New York (16pt Large Print Edition)
Author | : Kevin C. Fitzpatrick |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 2010-07-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0369321383 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780369321381 |
Rating | : 4/5 (381 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Journey Into Dorothy Parker's New York (16pt Large Print Edition) written by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick and published by . This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the reader through the New York that inspired, and was in turn inspired by, the formidable Mrs. Parker, this guide uses rarely seen archival photographs from her life to illustrate Dorothy Parker's development as a writer, a formidable wit, and a public persona. Her favorite bars and salons as well as her homes and offices, most of which are still intact, are uncovered. With the charting of her colorful career, including the decade she spent as a member of the Round Table, as well as her intense private life, readers will find themselves drawn into the lavish New York City of the 1920s and 30s.