The Ladies of the Corridor is a novel written by Dorothy Parker, an American writer, poet, and critic. The book is a story about a group of elderly women living in a retirement home called the Tamarack Lodge. The main character, Mrs. Laura Sheridan, is a widow who has been living in the lodge for several years. She is bored with her life and feels trapped in the routine of the home. However, she finds solace in the company of her fellow residents, who are all women of a certain age.The novel explores the lives of these ...
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The Ladies of the Corridor is a novel written by Dorothy Parker, an American writer, poet, and critic. The book is a story about a group of elderly women living in a retirement home called the Tamarack Lodge. The main character, Mrs. Laura Sheridan, is a widow who has been living in the lodge for several years. She is bored with her life and feels trapped in the routine of the home. However, she finds solace in the company of her fellow residents, who are all women of a certain age.The novel explores the lives of these women and their experiences of aging, loneliness, and the loss of independence. The ladies of the corridor are portrayed as strong and resilient, despite their physical limitations. They find comfort in each other's company and support each other through the challenges of growing old.The story takes a dramatic turn when a new resident, Mrs. Pearl Jewett, arrives at the lodge. Mrs. Jewett is a vibrant and outspoken woman who challenges the status quo of the home. She encourages the other women to stand up for themselves and demand better treatment from the staff. Her arrival causes tension and conflict among the residents and staff, and the novel explores the dynamics of power and control in the home.Overall, The Ladies of the Corridor is a poignant and insightful novel about aging, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit. Dorothy Parker's writing is sharp and witty, with a deep understanding of the human condition. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the experiences of older women and the challenges they face in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. THE SCRIPT! You will receive the ACTING EDITION. Some shelf wear to the covers. Some Edgewear to the Covers. Vintage looking with some tanning to the pages. Good binding and the dialogue flows clearly. Enjoy this reliable Acting Edition Script useful for performance.
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Good. THE SCRIPT! Reliable acting script in presentable condition. Just a bit of shelf wear to the covers. Good clear text inside. This is the ACTING EDITION SCRIPT!
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. Book Club edition. (Drama, Plays) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
