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.
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 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)
