Books like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes / But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos
Anita Loos first published the cheerful diaries of Lorelei Lee in 1925, capturing the spirit of the flapper era. The collection, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” follows Lorelei and her best friend Dorothy as they travel from Hollywood to Manhattan, Paris, and London, while chasing romance and fortune. A later volume, “But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes,” continues the series, offering new insights into love, ambition, and the changing roles of young women. Illustrated by Ralph Barton and accompanied by a feminist introduction, these diary stories celebrate humor, dating, and the rise of the modern woman.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Anita Loos
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