American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist (1893-1967) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist. She was best known for her epigrams, wit, wisecracks, and her eye for 20th century fads and conceits.
Dorothy Parker | |
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Born | Long Branch, New Jersey, United States | August 22, 1893
Died | June 7, 1967 73) New York City, New York, United States Heart attack | (aged
Occupation | Author, poet, critic, screenwriter |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Poetry, satire |
Literary movement | American modernism |
Notable works | Enough Rope, Sunset Gun, A Star Is Born |
Notable awards | O. Henry Award 1929 |
Spouse | Edwin Pond Parker II (1917-1928) Alan Campbell (1934-1947) Alan Campbell (1950-1963) |
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From an unhappy childhood, Parker rose to fame, both for her writing in The New Yorker and as a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table.[1] After the breakup of the circle, Parker went to Hollywood to do screenwriting. She got two Academy Award nominations for this, but her involvement in left-wing politics put her on the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s.
She disliked her reputation as a "wisecracker". Nevertheless, her writing and reputation for her sharp wit have endured.
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