Description

Dorothy Parker's complete short stories reveal a master storyteller whose sharp wit and keen observation cut to the heart of human experience. Across these narratives, she masterfully captures the urban landscape and the often-unseen emotional lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and societal expectations. Parker's prose, both incisive and deeply empathetic, lays bare the uncertainties and quiet disappointments that define everyday existence, solidifying her legacy as a significant voice in 20th-century American literature.

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paperback

National Geographic Books

Published Dec 31, 2002

ISBN: 9780142437216

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First Published

1995

Language

eng

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