Author: Earl Lovelace
publisher name: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571193172
"The Dragon Can't Dance" by Earl Lovelace is hailed as a Caribbean classic, capturing the essence of life in Calvary Hill. Described as a landmark in the contemporary novel, the book portrays the poverty-stricken, pot-holed, and garbage-strewn environment of Calvary Hill, where shanty shacks seem to balance precariously like kite paper. Earl Lovelace's narrative skillfully weaves together the intimate knowledge of rural Trinidad and the vibrant cultural tradition of Carnival. This remarkable canvas of shanty-town life provides readers with a vivid and immersive experience.
