Anita Loos was more than just ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’
The Washington Post••entertainment
Key Points:
- "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Anita Loos's bestselling novel, recently marked its 100th anniversary, continuing to captivate readers worldwide with its story of Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw.
- The characters Lorelei, a strategic beauty aiming for romantic and social advancement, and Dorothy, her relatable companion, became archetypes for young women a century ago, similar to later cultural icons from "Sex and the City" and "Girls."
- The friendship between Lorelei and Dorothy reflects Loos's own life, as she maintained close, lifelong friendships and often traveled with female friends, leaving her husband behind.
- Despite the novel's enduring fame, many readers remain unaware of Anita Loos's broader body of work, which
