Two Gentlemen and a Lady is a collection of essays and reviews written by Alexander Woollcott, a prominent American writer and critic of the early 20th century. The book contains a variety of topics, ranging from literary criticism and theater reviews to personal anecdotes and reflections on society and culture. Woollcott's writing style is witty and engaging, and his opinions are often sharp and controversial. Some of the notable pieces in the book include his reviews of the plays of George Bernard Shaw and his ...
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Two Gentlemen and a Lady is a collection of essays and reviews written by Alexander Woollcott, a prominent American writer and critic of the early 20th century. The book contains a variety of topics, ranging from literary criticism and theater reviews to personal anecdotes and reflections on society and culture. Woollcott's writing style is witty and engaging, and his opinions are often sharp and controversial. Some of the notable pieces in the book include his reviews of the plays of George Bernard Shaw and his observations on the changing role of women in society. Overall, Two Gentlemen and a Lady is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential literary figures of the early 20th century.1928. The Algonquin Round Table was an informal group of famous New York writers who lunched together at the Algonquin Hotel in the 1920s and 30s. The self-appointed leader of the group was Alexander Woollcott. A large, stout man, he was an author, critic and actor noted for his sharp, cruel wit. A very delightful book about three dogs. Contents: The Passing of Nicholas; The Story of Verdun Belle; and My Friend Egon. Very sweetly illustrated. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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This small collection of short stories is saved from being cloying and saccharin by the exceptional quality of the prose Woollcott expends to describe a period of Americana that may only survive in aging tomes and fading memories. This volume requires the reader to adore dogs before opening. Given that caveat, you will not be disappointed.
