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"Sunset Gun" is a masterclass in the sharp-tongued, melancholic, and undeniably witty verse that defined Dorothy Parker's literary career. As a prominent voice of the Jazz Age and a central figure of the Algonquin Round Table, Parker brings her signature blend of cynicism and vulnerability to this collection. The poems navigate the treacherous waters of romance, disillusionment, and the fleeting nature of happiness with a deceptive simplicity and rhythmic precision.

In this volume, readers will find the biting satire and dark humor for which Parker is legendary, alongside moments of profound tenderness. Her ability to dismantle the pretenses of high society and the pangs of unrequited love in just a few lines remains unparalleled. From playful epigrams to somber reflections on mortality, "Sunset Gun" showcases a poet at the height of her powers, balancing the tragic and the comic with effortless grace.

This collection serves as an essential exploration of the human condition through the lens of one of the twentieth century's most formidable wits. Whether mocking the absurdities of social ritual or lamenting the inevitable sting of heartbreak, "Sunset Gun" remains a vibrant and essential contribution to American modernist literature.

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• Celý názov: Sunset Gun
• Podnázov: Poems
• Autor: Dorothy Parker
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Brožovaná
• Počet strán: 88
• EAN: 9781026019481
• ISBN: 1026019486
• ID: 52245234
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 137 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 5 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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