Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos
The Intimate Diary of a Professional Lady
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.
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- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- A Response to David Handlin’s “One Hundred Best American Novels” (The American Scholar)
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