Yes - I know he followed up his biggest hit with Around the World with Auntie Mame, and has written 16 novels - my pronouncement stands. Dennis is known primarily for his splendid book, Auntie Mame, I consider Genius to be his most gifted work. His books, like old friends that you occasionally see but don't entirely forget, never truly go out of fashion.Īnd while Mr. Although he passed over almost four decades ago, I'm still enjoying his unique brand of skeptical whimsy and delightfully quirky characters that was his particular gift to share. I count myself as one of those Dennis enthusiasts, whose best-known literary works are nestled in my modestly ample home library.Īuthor of such delights as Auntie Mame, Genius, The Joyous Season, and Little Me, Patrick Dennis helped me learn the basics of dialogue and description. Patrick Dennis's May 18 birthday has come and gone, quietly celebrated by an unknown number of Baby Boomer fans.
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