Two Gentlemen and a Lady

Two Gentlemen and a Lady is a collection of essays written by Alexander Woollcott, a prominent American journalist, critic, and radio personality in the early 20th century. The book features a series of witty and insightful observations on various topics, ranging from literature and theater to politics and society.The title of the book refers to the three main characters that appear throughout the essays: Woollcott himself, his close friend and fellow writer George S. Kaufman, and a woman named Beatrice Kaufman, who was George's wife and a prominent figure in New York's literary and social circles.The essays in Two Gentlemen and a Lady are written in Woollcott's signature style, which is characterized by his sharp wit, clever wordplay, and keen observations of human behavior. Some of the topics covered in the book include the art of conversation, the joys and pitfalls of travel, the absurdities of modern life, and the personalities of various famous figures of the time.Overall, Two Gentlemen and a Lady is a delightful and entertaining read that offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of early 20th century America.1928. The Algonquin Round Table was an informal group of famous New York writers who lunched together at the Algonquin Hotel in the 1920s and �������30s. The self-appointed leader of the group was Alexander Woollcott. A large, stout man, he was an author, critic and actor noted for his sharp, cruel wit. A very delightful book about three dogs. Contents: The Passing of Nicholas; The Story of Verdun Belle; and My Friend Egon. Very sweetly illustrated. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.