Lorelei Lee

Lorelei Lee, a blonde flapper who narrates Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in the form of a diary, complete with spelling and grammatical errors, is one of the most irresistible and memorable characters in American fiction. Acquitted of crimes by an all-male jury in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lorelei moves to Hollywood and works in the movies where she meets Gus Eisman, a Chicago businessman, who installs her in a New York apartment. During a trip that Eisman sponsors Lorelei and her friend Dorothy spend their time Ritzing around the Continent on a gold-digging escapade that is full of intrigue, hilarity, surprise, and charm.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a landmark satirical novel by Anita Loos. In it, we follow the diary entries of Lorelei Lee a blond flapper from Little Rock complete with spelling and grammar errors. What follows is a delightful romp as we discover that Lorelei is anything but a dumb blonde. Her observations on life are witty, humorous, cutting, and outrageous. A classic from the Jazz Age, just as relevant today as when it was first published. Join this delightful gold digger with a heart of gold on her adventures and escapades.

This witty social satire of the Jazz Age follows the escapades of gold-digging flapper Lorelei Lee and her best friend, Dorothy, from New York to Europe.

One of the most popular novels released in the 1920s on the hedonistic Jazz Age, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was declared the great American novel by Edith Wharton. Told from the point of view of a blonde flapper named Lorelei in the form of her diary, this novel follows her adventures around the world in search of a gentleman companion who can elevate her position within society. As Lorelei cycles through multiple men, she discovers things about herself and the way that she lives her life in retrospection-while also chronicling her changing moods and petty disputes with her brunette companion, Dorothy. Hilarious and a true classic, this revered novel transcends decades and continues to be relatable in this day and age.

This special edition binds together two of Anita Loos' most famous works, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and its sparkling sequel "But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes," into a single volume that brilliantly showcases her satirical genius. The first novel introduces us to the irrepressible Lorelei Lee, a dazzlingly beautiful but endearingly naive flapper from Little Rock, Arkansas, who becomes a worldly-wise siren of the Jazz Age. Through her hilarious misadventures from New York to Europe, Lorelei charmingly manipulates her way into the hearts and wallets of the rich and powerful, all while chronicling her thoughts in a diary that is as ingeniously witty as it is blissfully oblivious.-The journey continues in "But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes," where Loos turns her incisive humor on Lorelei's pragmatic and perceptive friend, Dorothy. Dorothy's own escapades provide a captivating contrast to Lorelei's antics, painting a vivid picture of American women in the 1920s who are determined to secure their places in an ever-evolving social landscape. Together, these novels offer a scintillating exploration of love, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness through the lens of two unforgettable heroines. This compendium is a must-read, delivering a delightful mix of irony, social commentary, and enduring charm that secures Anita Loos' place as one of the most sharp-witted writers of her time.

Anita Loos is recognized as the first female staff screenwriter in Hollywood, one of the many accomplishments of this 20th century actress and author. Loos is probably best remembered today for her novel "Gentleman Prefer Blondes", which was made into a movie starring Marilyn Monroe in 1953. This comic masterpiece follows the romantic dalliances of gold-digging flapper Lorelei Lee. An instant runaway bestseller, when it was first published in book form in 1926, "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" has been recognized as a satirical masterpiece which perfectly captures the carefree spirit of the Jazz Age. Along with this work this volume includes the 1927 sequel "But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes". Narrated by the protagonist of the first novel, Lorelei Lee, "But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" follows the life of Dorothy, a talented young woman who ventures to New York City to become a member of the Ziegfeld Follies. Together these novels remain as excellent examples of Anita Loos' superior wit and literary talent.