PARKER, Dorothy.
Laments for the Living.
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First Edition, Third Printing of Dorothy Parkers' Laments for the Living
First edition, early printing of Parker's classic first book of fiction. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. With the rare wrap around band stating this is Parker's First Book Of Fiction, stain to the foot of the text, name to the front free endpaper.
Laments for the Living (1930) is Dorothy Parker’s debut collection of short stories, showcasing her sharp wit and satirical take on human relationships. The collection includes stories like "A Telephone Call," where a woman anxiously waits for a lover’s call, "The Standard of Living," which critiques social class and materialism, and "Big Blonde," a poignant exploration of a woman trapped in a cycle of superficiality. Through these stories, Parker deftly examines themes of loneliness, dissatisfaction, and the complexities of modern life.
Laments for the Living.
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