Dancer from the Dance

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About this book

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 York's emerging gay scene. From Manhattan's Everard Baths and after-hours discos to Fire Island's 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.

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4.0/5 · 11249 readers · 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Dancer from the Dance?

About ≈ 4 h 44 m — 256 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mDancer from the Dance~4 h 44 m

How many pages is Dancer from the Dance?

256 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Dancer from the Dance256

What genre is Dancer from the Dance?

It sits on the Psychology, Fiction shelves.

Is Dancer from the Dance in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote Dancer from the Dance?

Andrew Holleran.