Veronica Geng (1941 – December 24, 1997) was an American editor and writer.
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, was raised in Philadelphia, attended the University of Pennsylvania, and died in New York City of brain cancer.
She was an influential and acclaimed humorist and editor who typically wrote short stories and essays, the best of which generated humor that worked on more than one level. The "Los Angeles Times" recently called her "a brillian...
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Veronica Geng (1941 – December 24, 1997) was an American editor and writer.
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, was raised in Philadelphia, attended the University of Pennsylvania, and died in New York City of brain cancer.
She was an influential and acclaimed humorist and editor who typically wrote short stories and essays, the best of which generated humor that worked on more than one level. The "Los Angeles Times" recently called her "a brilliant contributor to the New Yorker and the quirky dark lady of Manhattan's literary scene, celebrated for her deadpan essays and revolving-door sex life."
Her work included satire and parody with allusions to both high culture and popular culture. These short pieces were often inspired by some contemporary comment or event but moved beyond mere contemporary gags. Critics praised her parodies for their unusual coupling of subjects and control of style, i.e., the Watergate Tapes reviewed by a hip “Rolling Stone” critic, or a sitcom about the young...
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