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Mawrdew Czgowchwz
by James McCourt
This comic novel is a good example of how a title can kill book sales, but it's worth reading, nonetheless. (The name
and title are pronounced 'Mardu Gorgeous'.) McCourt's now-classic underground hit has been around for a while, but is no less potent today: recently highlighted in Anne Midgette's Washington Post column, the story is told through the eyes of a young opera diva. Full of potential and bright promise, she finds that navigating the backstage world isn't a smooth road. (Sound familiar?) Here's a peek at the promo:
Outrageous and uproarious, flamboyant and serious as only the most
perfect frivolity can be, James McCourt's entrancing send-up of the
world of opera has been a cult classic for more than a quarter-century.
This comic tribute to the love of art is a triumph of art and love by a
contemporary American master.
Worth a look, or even a book club... check it out here.
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