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Dorothy Parker, Queen of the Algonquin Round Table, Arrives
"Parker's razor-sharp wit and cynical verse made her a legendary figure of the Jazz Age. Her keen observations on love and society are both hilarious and heartbreaking."
Dorothy Parker, an American poet, writer, critic, and satirist, was born on August 22, 1893. She was known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for twentieth-century urban foibles. She was a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table.
Dorothy Parker
Enough Rope (1926)
May 19
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On May 19, 1890, Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader and poet, was born. While primarily known for his political impact, his eloquent, stirring poetry, often penned during his long struggle for Vietnamese independence, served as a powerful voice for his people's aspirations and a testament to the enduring power of literature even amidst profound geopolitical upheaval.
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