“How do people go to sleep? I'm afraid I've lost the knack. I might try busting myself smartly over the temple with the night-light. I might repeat to myself, slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound; if I can remember any of the damn things.”
This book is a compilation of various short stories, offering readers a diverse range of narratives and themes. more
Dorothy Parker, an American poet, playwright, and critic, was born on August 22, 1893, and died on June 7, 1967. Known for her wit, satire, and humor, she is a prominent figure in 20th-century American literature. more
“Most people do not consider dawn to be an attractive experience - unless they are still up.”
“The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.”