The Dragon Can’t Dance: A Novel (Karen and Michael Braziller Books)
by Earl Lovelace
Publication Date: Jun 16, 2003
List Price: $16.95
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
Classification: Fiction
ISBN13: 9780892552726
Imprint: Persea Books
Publisher: Persea Books
Parent Company: Persea Books
Paperback Description:
Lovelace’s classic novel of Carnival. Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic. The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival. Aldrick, the dashing "king of the Hill," becomes a glorious, dancing dragon; his lovely Sylvia, a princess; Fisheye, rebel idealist, a fierce steel band contestant; and Philo, Calypso songwriter, a star. Then a business sponsors Fisheye’s band, Philo gets a hit song, and Sylvia leaves the Hill with a prosperous older man. For Aldrick, it will take one more masquerade?this time, involving guns and hostages?before the illusion of power becomes reality.
Lovelace’s classic novel of Carnival. Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic. The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival. Aldrick, the dashing "king of the Hill," becomes a glorious, dancing dragon; his lovely Sylvia, a princess; Fisheye, rebel idealist, a fierce steel band contestant; and Philo, Calypso songwriter, a star. Then a business sponsors Fisheye’s band, Philo gets a hit song, and Sylvia leaves the Hill with a prosperous older man. For Aldrick, it will take one more masquerade?this time, involving guns and hostages?before the illusion of power becomes reality.
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