Dorothy Parker's New York.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitzpatrick, Kevin (Kevin C.)

Series:

Excelsior Editions Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Authors, American--20th century.

Authors, American.

New York (N.Y.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book is a comprehensive exploration of Dorothy Parker's life and legacy, focusing on her deep connection to New York City. Author Kevin C. Fitzpatrick traces Parker's journey from her early years on the Upper West Side to her rise as a celebrated writer, critic, and member of the Algonquin Round Table. The book delves into her literary contributions, activism, and the cultural milieu of 20th-century Manhattan, highlighting notable locations tied to her life. Fitzpatrick also recounts the journey of Parker's ashes, culminating in their interment in New York City's Woodlawn Cemetery. Aimed at fans of Dorothy Parker, literary enthusiasts, and those captivated by New York City's history, this expanded edition provides a detailed guide to the places and events that shaped Parker's remarkable life. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

1. Dorothy Parker: A Manhattan Confection

Girl of Gotham to Legend

Nineties New York: A City in Upheaval

Her Verse, Her Voice

Gin and Sin: Dorothy Records the Jazz Age

A Place at the Table: The Vicious Circle

You Might as Well Live

The Office

Dorothy and Religion

Dorothy Parker Today

2. An Apprenticeship in Cynicism: A Comfortable, Tumultuous Childhood

A Developing Wit

Dorothy Comes Home

The Rothschilds’ Nineties Home

Not Easy Being a Stepdaughter

The Nuns and the Little Jewish Girl

A Young Fan of Peter Pan

Coming of Age in New York

A Young Poet Grows Up

Girlhood Walk

Dorothy’s Backyard

The Life of Reilly

The Garment Business

Independence at Last

From Vogue to Vanity Fair

3. Drink and Dance and Laugh and Lie: The Vicious Circle Era

Wonderful Nonsense Ends Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

979-88-558-0236-8

OCLC:

1528960029