The Custard Heart
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The Custard Heart
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The Custard Heart
Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry.
She felt a cozy solidarity with the big company of the voluntary dead.
Wise-cracking and heartbreaking, these tales of women on the edge by the legendary wit Dorothy Parker show the darkness beneath the surface of the Jazz Age.
Series: Penguin Modern
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The Custard Heart by Dorothy Parker has been praised for its sharp wit and keen insight into human relationships. Readers often highlight Parker's ability to capture the nuances of social interactions with her signature blend of humour and cynicism. The collection is frequently admired for its timeless quality and the way it delves into the complexities of love and heartbreak.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241339589
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 February 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 161.0mm
Weight: 47g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was a celebrated poet, short story writer, critic, and an Oscar-nominated screenwriter. Much of her work was published in magazines including Vanity Fair and The New Yorker.
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