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Men Im Not Married To (Version 2)

Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious Algonquin Round Table, she mingled with some of the most notable artistic and social critics of her time. In this delightful collection, Parker humorously critiques various men who orbit her “inner circle,” providing witty insights into why they are not her chosen partners. - Summary by Kirsten Wever

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Sunday · 1 hr 51 min
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Saturday · 53 min
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October 11 · 34 min
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October 10 · 49 min
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October 4 · 5 hr 52 min
Over Prairie Trails-Frederick Philip Grove
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September 27 · 1 hr
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September 26 · 2 hr 47 min
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September 20 · 33 min
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September 19 · 6 hr 17 min
Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne-Dorothy Osborne
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September 13 · 3 hr 51 min
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September 12 · 6 hr 35 min
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September 6 · 1 hr 40 min
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August 30 · 2 hr 20 min
Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 2-W. E. B. Du Bois
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 29 · 37 min
Growing Old-Matthew Arnold
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 24 · 2 hr 1 min
Gold Hunter's Experience-Chalkley J. Hambleton
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 23 · 2 hr 38 min
Gamester-Edward Moore
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 22 · 7 hr
Prejudices, First Series-H. L. Mencken
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 21 · 35 min
Blood Road-Katharine Lee Bates
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...
August 20 · 2 hr 11 min
Exposition with Practical Observations upon the Book of Ruth-Matthew Henry
Dorothy Parker, the brilliant poet, writer, and satirist of the early 20th century, is renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations—especially regarding the absurdities of life during Prohibition. As a founding member of New York’s illustrious...

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