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Dorothy parker, american shortstory writer, poet, screenwriter, and critic known for her witty, and often acerbic, remarks. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. August 22, 1893 june 7, 1967 was an american poet, writer, critic, and satirist based in new york. Shop the latest titles by dorothy parker at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. It will turn out to be a memorable one, or i am a fish. Its not the tragedies that kill us, its the messes. Not so deep as a well 1936 collected poetry 1944 the portable dorothy parker 1991 not much fun. An american critic, satirical poet, and shortstory writer, dorothy rothschild parker was born in west end, new jersey, aug. Stuart y silverstein dorothy parker wrote more than three hundred poems and verses for a variety of popular magazines and newspapers during the early years of her literary career. For missing your deadline, answering emails, calling people back, etc. The lost poems of dorothy parker scribner not much fun. A sixyearold dorothy parker case is finally coming to trial this month.
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