Who is Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker (née Rothschild; August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American poet, writer, critic, and satirist based in New York; she was best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.

From a conflicted and unhappy childhood, Parker rose to acclaim, both for her literary works published in magazines, such as The New Yorker, and as a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table. Following the breakup of the circle, Parker traveled to Hollywood to pursue screenwriting. Her successes there, including two Academy Award nominations, were curtailed when her involvement in left-wing politics resulted in her being placed on the Hollywood blacklist.

Dismissive of her own talents, she deplored her reputation as a "wisecracker." Nevertheless, both...
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Dorothy Parker Poems

  • D.g. Rossetti
    Dante Gabriel Rossetti
    Buried all of his libretti,
    Thought the matter over - then
    Went and dug them up again....
  • The Passionate Freudian To His Love
    Only name the day, and we'll fly away
    In the face of old traditions,
    To a sheltered spot, by the world forgot,
    Where we'll park our inhibitions. ...
  • Parties: A Hymn Of Hate
    I hate Parties;
    They bring out the worst in me.
    There is the Novelty Affair,
    Given by the woman ...
  • The Dark Girl's Rhyme
    Who was there had seen us
    Wouldn't bid him run?
    Heavy lay between us
    All our sires had done. ...
  • The Lady's Reward
    Lady, lady, never start
    Conversation toward your heart;
    Keep your pretty words serene;
    Never murmur what you mean. ...
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Heart 76 Love 68 I Love You 68 Never 57 Away 32 Young 28 Sweet 27 Night 27 Dear 26 Lady 22


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Inspiredus: "they sicken of the calm, those who knew the storm."- dorothy parker
Iwakkoi_center: never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be. - dorothy parker
Etunner: sweet violets you are brief and frail and blue— little sisters, i am, too. you are heaven’s masterpieces— little loves, the likeness ceases. dorothy parker j
Landmarkwest: before she became a prolific author, dorothy parker (1893-1967)lived with her father on the uws, at 214 west 72nd street and 310 west 80th street. despite her unhappy formative years, she became one of america’s best-known writers and founding member of the algonquin round table.
Kar41288: tomorrow's gone-we'll have tonight!,dorothy parker, the poetry and short stories of dorothy parker,live, quip, tonight, wordplay,
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bryleigh: are you a poem maker?
sharon harville: my favorite quote of hers was 'So go my love, your newer way. I will not be left in sorrow. As long as I have yesterday, Go take your damned tomorrows.

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