Dorothy Parker published 6 short story collections, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with Enough Rope (1926). The best-known is Sunset Gun (1940).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dorothy Parker
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Sunset Gun
Dorothy Parker's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Laments for the Living (1930)
The Collected Stories of Dorothy Parker (1939)
The Portable Dorothy Parker (1973)
Big Blonde and Other Stories (1986)
Dorothy Parker Stories (1992)
Complete Stories (1995)
Poetry in order
Death and Taxes (1931)
Not So Deep as a Well (1936)
Sunset Gun (1940)
Complete Poems (1999)
Plays in order
The Ladies of the Corridor (1954)
Other books in order
Enough Rope (1926)
After Such Pleasures (1933)
The Collected Dorothy Parker (1973)
The Penguin Dorothy Parker (1977)
The Best of Dorothy Parker (1996)
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About Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker was an American poet, literary critic and writer of fiction. Based in New York, she was known for her caustic wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dorothy Parker FAQ
- How many books has Dorothy Parker written?
- Dorothy Parker published 6 short story collections, 4 poetry collections, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dorothy Parker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sunset Gun.
- What is Dorothy Parker's last book?
- The Collected Stories of Dorothy Parker (1939).
- What is Dorothy Parker's most famous book?
- Sunset Gun (1940) is Dorothy Parker's most widely read book.
- Can I read Dorothy Parker's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Dorothy Parker are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.