The Dragon Can't Dance: A Novel

The Dragon Can't Dance: A Novel

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 masqueradeâ€•this time, involving guns and hostagesâ€•before the illusion of power becomes reality.
Country USA
Manufacturer Persea
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780892552726
ReleaseDate 2003-06-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780892552726

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