Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes": The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady - Blonde Ambition: A Witty Diary of 1920s Society - cover

"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes": The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady - Blonde Ambition: A Witty Diary of 1920s Society

Anita Loos

Publisher: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Anita Loos'Äôs "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is a groundbreaking comedic novel that captures the escapades of Lorelei Lee, a charming and shrewd gold digger navigating the social hierarchies of early 20th-century America. Written in a playful and conversational prose, Loos employs a diary format that unveils the candid thoughts of her protagonist, revealing the dynamics of gender and wealth in a rapidly changing society. The novel not only delights with its wit but also critiques the superficiality of wealth and romantic relationships, making it an essential text within the canon of early feminist literature. Loos, an accomplished screenwriter and playwright, drew from her experiences in the entertainment industry and her astute observations of societal norms to craft this iconic narrative. Her time in the bustling world of Hollywood and her upbringing in a creative family provided her with unique insights into the roles and expectations placed upon women, particularly those who sought financial independence through their charm and allure. This personal background highly informed Lorelei'Äôs character, resonating with readers and challenging traditional notions of femininity. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of humor, feminism, and social commentary in literature. Loos's incisive wit and cultural critique invite readers to reevaluate societal mores, making "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" not just a delightful romp but also a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of desire, ambition, and identity.
Available since: 01/17/2022.
Print length: 104 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book - When Radio And Polygamy Collide - cover

    Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio...

    Adele Parks

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    For radio shock jock Nancy Neptune, life is just one big promotion. But when she's sent to work at a radio station near a polygamist compound in Utah, trouble comes in triplicate. In a land where one good wife deserves another, Nancy Neptune hooks up with a drag queen and a one-armed reporter to rescue a mentally challenged polygamist who is being abused by one of his nine mommies and neglected by the other eight.Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book is narrated through a series of news reports with the characters reacting to the events of the day. Jitters features a cast of 15 actors who tell their stories in first person narratives. Don't miss this wacky ride through polygamist country, where the local radio station becomes a part of every news story they broadcast!Jitters is a 2011 Audie Award Winner in the Multi-Voiced Performance Category.  Jitters also landed a coveted spot on Jimmy Fallon's Do Not Read List.
    Show book
  • How to cheat someone? - cover

    How to cheat someone?

    BARAKATH

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Absolutely stupid ways to cheat. Fun and jovial.
    Show book
  • Funny Punny Dad Jokes - Pun Jokes So Cheesy That They Are Grate Volume 1 - More Than 440 Word Play Jokes To Sprinkle And Tickle Your Family And Friends - cover

    Funny Punny Dad Jokes - Pun...

    Solomon King

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This audiobook is value-packed with more than 440 funny puns that are a mix of silly amusement for kids, and witty entertainment for adults.By listening to this audiobook while driving or relaxing, you can easily memorize the many funny jokes while being entertained every time.With this reservoir of dad and mom jokes, good & bad jokes for kids, as well as smart & silly jokes for adults, you would be able to sprinkle & tickle your children, even your dad, and also friends & colleagues, for a hilarious experience with them! Nothing beats good old-fashioned corny jokes to say, to make the heart merry and put a smile on everyone’s face.There are plenty of clever jokes and riddles in here that you can tell your kids and recite to your friends and pass yourself off as a wordsmith full of witty humor.Here is a sample of them:My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo.So I had to put my foot down!Did you hear about the two thieves who stole a calendar?They each got six months.What do you call a psychic little person who has escaped from prison?A small medium at large.I met two guys wearing matching clothing. So I asked them if they were gay.They promptly arrested me.I saw a magic show where audience members were turned into wind turbines.I immediately became a big fan!I purchased a deodorant stick and the instruction read,remove cap and push up the bottom.I could hardly walk afterward, but when I farted the smell was lovely.A pun, a play on words, and a limerick walk into a bar.No joke.The categories of jokes inside include:> Dad & Mom jokes> Love & Marriage jokes> Animal jokes> Clever Wordplayand many more, with a total of over 440 jokes!Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button for a hilarious experience with your family and friends!©2021 Solomon King (P) 2021 The Humor House
    Show book
  • From the Top - Brief Transmissions from Tent Show Radio - cover

    From the Top - Brief...

    Michael Perry

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    “I’m happy to go to the opera, but I should like to be allowed to wear steel-toed boots with my evening suit. I like to read Harper’s with a chaser of Varmint HunterMagazine. Maybe that’s why I enjoy a good show under canvas. Here we sit, brain-deep in arts and culture, but we’re also just people hanging out in a tent, some of us wearing logging boots, a few of us wearing Birkenstocks, but best of all we’re breathing free fresh air filled with music.”  
    From Scandihoovian Spanglish to snickering chickens, New York Times best-selling author and humorist Michael Perry navigates a wide range of topics in this collection of brief essays drawn from his weekly appearances on the nationally syndicated Tent Show Radio program. Fatherhood, dumpster therapy, dangerous wedding rings, Christmas trees, used cars, why you should have bacon in your stock portfolio, loggers in clogs - whatever the subject, Perry has a rare ability to touch both the funny bone and the heart. 
    ©2013 Michael Perry (P) 2019 Michael Perry
    Show book
  • Cancer You Picked The Wrong Girl - A True Story - A Cancer Survivor's Story - cover

    Cancer You Picked The Wrong Girl...

    Shormistha Mukherjee

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    There's nothing funny about cancer. But humour can help take away some of its terrible power. 
     
    'Riveting. funny-sad. And so real. I have a friend-crush on Shormishtha now!' Anuja Chauhan 
    'Cancer picked the wrong girl, but you picked the right book. I laughed through tears and till I teared up.' Aditi Mittal, stand-up comedian, writer 
    'A book for anyone who asks themselves what they'd do if life changed overnight.' Nisha Susan, author of The Women Who Forgot to Invent Facebook and Other Stories 
    In Cancer, You Picked the Wrong Girl, Shormistha Mukherjee offers a no-holds-barred account of her journey navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through getting a Brazilian wax and deliberating the pros and cons of breast reconstruction to finding a 'setting' in the chemo ward, it's laughter that helped keep her fears in check. 
    It isn't all 'Cancer Lite', though. Mukherjee packs some emotional sucker-punches and hard truths in this book, making it a small piece of comfort for anyone touched by cancer.
    Show book
  • Hockey Joke Book - cover

    Hockey Joke Book

    J. Alexander Poulton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    When it comes to our beloved “good ol’ hockey game,” humour abounds in Canada. The Hockey Joke Book shows you just how funny the sport, its teams and its toothless players can be:
    		
    		Q: What do the Ottawa Senators and the Titanic have in common? A: They both look good until they hit the ice!
    		Q: What’s the difference between the Calgary Flames and a bra? A: A bra has two cups!
    		Four out of five dentists surveyed recommend playing hockey.
    		Plus so much more hilarity!
    Show book