Frederic Prokosch
The Dark Dancer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374526580
- author:
- Frederic Prokosch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 21.62 x 14 x 2.08 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dark Dancer by Frederic Prokosch is set against the sensual world of 17th century India. This novel explores the complexities of love and violence in a richly detailed historical context. The story is based around the life of the Emperor Shah Jahan, whose reign was marked by both grandeur and turmoil. Prokosch's writing brings to life the opulence and intrigue of this period, creating a vivid portrait of a time and place that is both captivating and unsettling. With its unique blend of historical fiction and sensual drama, Dark Dancer offers a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of literary fiction.
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