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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Book • 1925

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a comic novel by Anita Loos, published in 1925.

It follows the adventures of Lorelei Lee, a charming blonde flapper, as she navigates her way through the Roaring Twenties, entertaining suitors across Europe before returning home to marry a millionaire.

The book is a witty social satire of the Jazz Age, praised for its humor and timeless appeal.

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Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by

Nate Sloan

as the author of a book that goes back a hundred years.

"Manchild" and other songs about male incompetence

Mentioned by

Tom Lutz

as his personal favorite book by a woman in 1925, calling it a comic masterpiece.

Tom Lutz, "1925: A Literary Encyclopedia" (Rare Bird Books, 2025)

Mentioned by

John Plotz

and

Steve McCauley

as an example of a comic novel with an amoral protagonist.

Steve McCauley on Barbara Pym: The Comic Novel Explored and Adored (JP)

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