Dorothy Parker

Christine Coulson on John Cheever and Dorothy Parker

In Conversation with Catherine Nichols on the Lit Century Podcast

 
By Lit Century   November 21, 2023
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Sneak a peek at the FBI file for a “very nervous” Dorothy Parker.

By Katie Yee  August 22, 2022
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NYC’s “fanciest cat” gets new digs in Algonquin Hotel facelift.

By Jonny Diamond  August 2, 2022
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Fun fact: Dorothy Parker, famous for her caustic wit, helped write your favorite sentimental movie.

By Emily Temple  June 7, 2022
Reproductive Rights

What It Means to Anthologize the Literature of Abortion

By Literary Hub  May 5, 2022
Literary History

The Literary Adventures of Polly Adler, the Algonquin Round Table’s Favorite Madam

By Debby Applegate  November 2, 2021
Literary History

“The Voltaire of Central Park West.” On Herman Mankiewicz’s Early Days at the Algonquin Round Table

By Nick Davis  September 17, 2021
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Dorothy Parker is back in New York City—with a new and improved tombstone.

By Walker Caplan  August 24, 2021
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Which writers have the best tombstone inscriptions?

By Katie Yee  June 24, 2021
Literary Icons

Ten Savage Insults From Literary Icons

By Literary Hub  March 31, 2021
Illness

And Death Shall Have Dominion: Tales of Doctors, Their Patients, and What Comes For Us All

By Theodore Dalrymple  March 9, 2021
Animals

The Stories Behind 15 of the Best Names Famous Writers Gave to Their Pets

By Emily Temple  March 19, 2020
Art Criticism

Dorothy Parker on the Art of Her Old Pal James Thurber

By Dorothy Parker  August 22, 2019
Terminal Wit

Dorothy Parker: Political Activist, Melancholic, Bootleg Scotch-Drinker

By Mervyn Horder  May 1, 2019
Essay

Literary Hoax is the Most Underappreciated Genre

By J.W. McCormack  October 30, 2018
Feature

How to Visit the Graves of 75 Famous Writers

By Emily Temple  March 26, 2018
Feature

14 Classic Works of Literature Hated By Famous Authors

By Emily Temple  October 16, 2017
Craft

Why E.B. White Was Wrong About (Some of) the Elements of Style

By A. L. Kennedy  July 11, 2017
Archives

14 Curious Telegrams from (and to) Famous Writers

By Emily Temple  June 15, 2017
In Memoriam

A Dorothy Parker Quip for Every Occasion

By Emily Temple  June 7, 2017
Feature

A Literary Long Weekend in Los Angeles

By Katie Orphan  September 9, 2016
Did you know?

A Literary Long Weekend in Denver

By Kaleb Hilton  April 17, 2015
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