Dancer from the Dance: A Novel

Dancer from the Dance: A Novel by Holleran, Andrew. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780060937065.

"An astonishingly beautiful book. The best gay novel written by anyone of our generation." — Harpers magazine One of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still poignantly present. It depicts the adventures of Malone, a beautiful young man searching for love amid New Yorks emerging gay scene. From Manhattans Everard Baths and after-hours discos to Fire Islands deserted parks and lavish orgies, Malone looks high and low for meaningful companionship. The person he finds is Sutherland, a campy quintessential queen -- and one of the most memorable literary creations of contemporary fiction. Hilarious, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking, Dancer from the Dance is truthful, provocative, outrageous fiction told in a voice as close to laughter as to tears.