The Viking Portable Library Dorothy Parker

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding. The cloth cover shows minor wear, particularly on the spine and corners, but remains intact. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean and well-preserved, with no inscriptions or library markings.

This edition of "Dorothy Parker" is part of The Viking Portable Library series, published by The Viking Press in New York in 1944. The book features an introduction by W. Somerset Maugham, adding a distinctive touch to this collection. Dorothy Parker, renowned for her sharp wit and incisive commentary, is a significant figure in American literature. This 1944 edition compiles some of her most celebrated works, including poetry and short stories that originally appeared in prestigious publications like The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. The book's historical context as a wartime publication adds to its uniqueness. Condition-wise, it lacks a dust jacket, but the cloth cover remains in good shape with minimal wear on the spine and edges.