| Author |
Parker, Dorothy, 1893-1967 |
| Title |
Enough rope: poems
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| Original Publication |
United States: Boni & Liveright,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Threnody -- The small hours -- The false friends -- The trifler -- A very short song -- A well-worn story -- Convalescent -- The dark girl's rhyme -- Epitaph -- Light of love -- Wail -- The satin dress -- Somebody's song -- Anecdote -- Braggart -- Epitaph for a darling lady -- To a much too unfortunate lady -- Paths -- Hearthside -- The new love -- Rainy night -- For a sad lady -- Recurrence -- Story of Mrs. W -- The dramatists -- August -- The white lady -- I know I have been happiest -- Testament -- "I shall come back" -- Condolence -- The immortals -- A portrait -- Portrait of an artist -- Chant for dark hours -- Unfortunate coincidence -- Verse reporting late arrival at a conclusion -- Inventory -- Now at liberty -- Comment -- Plea -- Pattern -- De profundis -- They part -- Ballade of a great weariness -- Résumé -- Renunciation -- Day-dreams -- The veteran -- Prophetic soul -- Verse for a certain dog -- Folk tune -- Godspeed -- Song of perfect propriety -- Social note -- One perfect rose -- Ballade at thirty-five -- The thin edge -- Spring song -- Love song -- Indian summer -- Philosophy -- For an unknown lady -- The leal -- Finis -- Words of comfort to be scratched on a mirror -- Men -- News item -- Song of one of the girls -- Lullaby -- Faut de mieux -- Roundel -- A certain lady -- Observation -- Symptom recital -- Fighting words -- Rondeau redoublé -- Autobiography -- The choice -- Ballade of big plans -- General review of the sex situation -- Ubscription for the ceilign of a bedroom -- Pictures in the smoke -- Biographies -- Nocturne -- Interview -- Song in a minor key -- Experience -- Neither bloody nor bowed -- The burned child.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Enough Rope: Poems by Dorothy Parker" is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. Dorothy Parker, renowned for her sharp wit and keen observations, explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion throughout this volume. The poems reflect her unique voice, characterized by irony and a candid examination of relationships and societal norms. The content of "Enough Rope" delves into the varied experiences of love and heartbreak, revealing the intricacies of desire and disappointment. Parker's verses range from poignant reflections on heartache to humorous takes on romantic encounters. In poems like "One Perfect Rose" and "Résumé," she contrasts idealized notions of love with the often harsh realities of emotional life. The collection reflects Parker's ability to intertwine melancholy and humor, making her work resonate with readers who appreciate both the light and dark sides of love and relationships. Through her skillful use of language and form, Parker captures the essence of early 20th-century life, rendering her observations timeless. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68353 |
| Release Date |
Jun 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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