BOOK CLUB: A Journey into Dorothy Parker’s New York
Dorothy Parkers NY
Aired on September 20, 2025
Step into the witty, gritty world of Dorothy Parker’s New York. In this episode of the World Footprints Book Club, author Kevin C. Fitzpatrick (no relation) takes us on a literary walking tour through Manhattan with his richly illustrated guidebook, Dorothy Parker’s New York (ArtPlace Series).
Discover Parker’s favorite haunts—salons, saloons, theaters, and apartments—many of which are still standing today. Fitzpatrick also explores Parker’s career breakthroughs, political activism, and the legacy that made her an icon of American wit. Listener reviewers Erin Powell and Seigrid Rich join us to share how the book brings the Roaring Twenties to life for modern readers.
What You’ll Learn
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Where Dorothy Parker lived, worked, and found inspiration in New York.
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How her activism and theater criticism shaped her public and private life.
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Why Dorothy Parker’s New York works as both biography and bookish NYC travel guide.
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Fresh perspectives from our listener reviewers on Parker’s lasting cultural impact.
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