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• Working Woman

  In the following essay, the author discusses the meanings of work, recreation, and freedom in ‘‘Big Blonde.’’

• Black on Blonde: The Africanist Presence in Dorothy Parker’s Big Blonde

  In the following essay, Simpson explores how Parker renders race in ‘‘Big Blonde,’’ and shows it to be an integral part of the story.

• Parker's Background and Influences

  In the following essay, Kinney covers Parker’s background and influences as a writer, before examining her autobiographical character in ‘‘Big Blonde,’’ Hazel Morse.

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1. Big Blonde: Introduction
2. Big Blonde: Summary
3. Big Blonde: Dorothy Parker Biography
4. Big Blonde: Characters
5. Big Blonde: Themes
6. Big Blonde: Style
7. Big Blonde: Historical Context
8. Big Blonde: Critical Overview
9. Big Blonde: Essays and Criticism
   1. Working Woman
   2. Black on Blonde: The Africanist Presence in Dorothy Parker’s Big Blonde
   3. Parker's Background and Influences
10. Big Blonde: Compare and Contrast
11. Big Blonde: Topics for Further Study
12. Big Blonde: Media Adaptations
13. Big Blonde: What Do I Read Next?
14. Big Blonde: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Big Blonde: Pictures
16. Copyright

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