Anita Loos' 1925 novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes features two flappers, Lorelei Lee and her friend Dorothy, who seek affluent partners. The book became a bestseller, was translated and adapted into a stage play, and inspired a 1953 musical starring Marilyn Monroe. The characters enjoy luxurious dining experiences funded by their male admirers while Lorelei expresses a desire to escape marriage to focus on her writing. A key moment arises during Lorelei's humorous session with Dr. Froyd, where she discusses inhibitions and dreams, illustrating her unique worldview. Edith Wharton regarded the novel as significant in American literature.
In 1925, Anita Loos wrote Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a comic novel about flappers seeking wealthy partners, which became a bestseller and inspired various adaptations.
The characters Lorelei and Dorothy enjoy lavish experiences with their male admirers, dining in Manhattan and accepting gifts like champagne and diamond bracelets.
A memorable literary moment occurs during Lorelei's session with "Dr. Froyd," where she humorously reflects on dreams and inhibitions, revealing her distinctive perspective.
Edith Wharton praised Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as "the great American novel," demonstrating its significance in the literary landscape of its time.
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