02438cam a22003853u 4500 73458 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r20241978utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PS Loos, Anita, 1893-1981 Gentlemen prefer blondes. Finnish "Herrat pitävät vaaleaverisistä" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Sequel: "... Mutta — naivat tummaverisiä", #73459. Release date is 2024-04-24 Tuula Temonen "Herrat pitävät vaaleaverisistä" by Anita Loos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young woman who is navigating her social life in New York City, particularly focusing on her relationships with various gentlemen, including a mentor named Mr. Eisman, who has taken an interest in her intellectual development. The work captures her thoughts and experiences as she humorously reflects on her desires, societal expectations, and the pursuit of a career in writing. The opening of the novel introduces the main character, who begins to write a diary at the suggestion of a friend, highlighting her musings about life, love, and ambition. She recounts her encounters with her gentleman friend Mr. Eisman, who frequently visits her and supports her aspirations, while also indicating her interactions with other potential suitors. As she navigates through various social outings and personal reflections, she grapples with her identity and the societal pressures of her time, teasing an exploration of femininity and independence in a rapidly changing world. This relatable yet humorous account sets the stage for her evolving journey throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1978 Humorous stories Young women -- Fiction Diary fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Millionaires -- Fiction Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73458 114183 114183