The Complete Poems gathers Dorothy Parker’s verse in one volume, from razor‑sharp quips about love and vanity to darker, more melancholic pieces. Known for her wit at the Algonquin Round Table, Parker uses tight rhyme and meter to undercut romance, social climbing, and her own worst habits. The collection lets you see the range behind the famous one‑liners, including work that never makes it into quotation books.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it is the easiest way to move beyond a handful of epigrams and actually live with Parker’s voice. The Complete Poems is a strong pick for poetry readers, fans of Jazz Age New York, and anyone who likes their verse clever, bruised, and formally precise.

DETAILS
• Author: Dorothy Parker
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: April 6, 2010
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780143106081
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