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Dorothy Parker: What Fresh Hell is This?
Dorothy Parker What Fresh Hell is This
Author: Marion Meade
This biography of one of America's great 20th century humorists traces her climb to celebrity status in New York during the 1920s and 1930s. It tells of her three broken marriages, her personal tragedies and her relationships with key figures like Lillian Hellman and Scott Fitzgerald.
ISBN-13: 9780749391560
ISBN-10: 0749391561
Publication Date: 6/6/1991
Pages: 480
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Publisher: Minerva
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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If you are a fan of Dorothy Parker reading this biography may not be a good idea. Meade writes of Parker with a warts and all manner. While there is no denying her talent and brilliance, it is almost overshadowed by a portrayal of Parker as a lazy, sloppy, alcoholic who takes advantage of friendships with the wealthy while internally despising them for their wealth. When done with this biography you walk away with a negative picture of a woman who squandered not only her talent but, much of her life.
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The author of this book has clearly done her research and written an extremely interesting biography of a fascinating person. Well done. A great read.