Portrait of Don Marquis

Don Marquis

Donald Robert Perry Marquis was an American humorist, journalist, and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, newspaper columnist, and playwright. He is remembered best for creating the characters Archy and Mehitabel, supposed authors of humorous verse. During his lifetime he was equally famous for creating another fictitious character, "the Old Soak," who was the subject of two books, a hit Broadway play (1922–23), a silent film (1926) and a talkie (1937).

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The Old Soak, and Hail And Farewell

"The Old Soak and Hail And Farewell" by Don Marquis is a collection of humorous sketches and reflections written in the early 20th century. The work i...

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Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious Thinkers

"Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious Thinkers" by Don Marquis is a satirical exploration of modern intellectual pretensions, likely written in th...

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The Cruise of the Jasper B.

"The Cruise of the Jasper B." by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Clement J. Cleggett, a drab copyreade...

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Danny's Own Story

"Danny's Own Story" by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. This engaging narrative introduces readers to Danny, a young boy ...

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Danny's Own Story

"Danny's Own Story" by Don Marquis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Danny, an orphan raised by Hank and Elmira Walte...

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Dreams and Dust

"Dreams and Dust" by Don Marquis is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The work reflects on themes of existence, the human c...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Don Marquis

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Don Marquis" by Don Marquis is a compilation of literary works from the author, created as a reference tool d...

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The Revolt of the Oyster

"The Revolt of the Oyster" by Don Marquis is a satirical novella written in the early 20th century. The book humorously explores themes of evolution a...

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Carter, and Other People

"Carter, and Other People" by Don Marquis is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, "Carter," follows the...

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