Parker, Dorothy
The Custard Heart (Penguin Modern)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241339589
- author:
- Parker, Dorothy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 16.1 x 11.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Dorothy Parker's The Custard Heart is a poignant and witty collection of short stories that explore the lives of women on the edge of society. These tales, penned by the legendary wit, reveal the darkness beneath the surface of the Jazz Age.
With a keen eye for the human condition, Parker's writing offers a glimpse into the lives of women who are often overlooked, yet whose stories are deeply relatable and profoundly moving. This Penguin Modern edition is part of a new series celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series.
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