Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady by Anita Loos
This book is a satirical novel that follows the adventures of a blonde flapper named Lorelei Lee, who uses her looks and charm to climb the social ladder. Lorelei, originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, is a materialistic and somewhat naive woman, who values men for their wealth and status. The story, presented as Lorelei's diary, humorously explores themes of gender, class, and the American pursuit of wealth and status in the early 20th century.
The 737th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Approximately 130-270 pages
- Words
- 40,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 211th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)