Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - (Mint Editions) by Anita Loos (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Intimate Diary of a Professional Lady</i> (1925) is a novel by Anita Loos. Adapted from a series of stories written for <i>Harper's Bazaar</i>, <i>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</i> was an astounding success for Loos, who had mired for over a decade as a screenwriter in Hollywood and New York. An immediate bestseller, the novel earned praise from leading writers and critics of its time, and has been adapted several times for theater and film. Recognized as a defining text of the Jazz Age, <i>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</i> is an absolute classic dubbed "the great American novel" by Edith Wharton. Lorelei Lee is a young flapper living a life of luxury in Manhattan. A mistress for prominent Chicago businessman Gus Eisman, who pays handsomely, Lorelei has far surpassed her roots as a young woman from Little Rock, Arkansas. Despite her talent as an actress, she finds herself held as an object by wealthy, often married men, whom she uses accordingly. Hers is a life of fine cuisine, opulent jewelry, and tickets to the best shows in town. Soon, however, she grows tired of New York, and sets off on a trip to Europe with her friend Dorothy Shaw. Away from the men who had dragged them down, the two women explore London, Paris, and Vienna, where they find new dopes to dupe with the promise of love. A caricature of the Jazz Age woman, Lorelei Lee reflects the libido and materialism of a generation caught between wars, situated in a time of exponential cultural change, yet wary of disaster's proximity. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anita Loos' <i>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Intimate Diary of a Professional Lady</i> is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Lorelei is a young woman from Arkansas who settles in New York after some success as a Hollywood actress. Living on the support of Gus Eisman, a wealthy Chicago businessman, she leads a life of luxury and glamor among the city's elite. Soon, she tires of America and leaves for Europe. <i>Gentleman Prefer Blondes</i> is a novel by Anita Loos.</p>
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