Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893-June 7, 1967) Short story writer Critic Satirist Best known for wit wisecracks eye for 20th century urban foiblesDorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) • Poet • Short story writer • Critic • Satirist Best known for: • wit • wisecracks • eye for 20th century urban foibles