Arnaud D'Usseau

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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One of the foremost humorists in literature, Dorothy Parker drew from the dark side of her imagination to pen The Ladies of the Corridor. Loosely based on Parker’s life, it is a searing drama about women living on their own in a New York residence hotel. With husbands dead and children, if any, too busy for aging parents, the ladies are empty-nesters struggling with lives that have lost their centers. Co-written with famed Hollywood playwright Arnaud d’Usseau, The Ladies of the Corridor is a frank meditation on the limitations of a woman’s life that teems with Parker’s signature wit.