Nights Too Short to Dance

by Marie-Claire Blais

Ren suddenly feels like an old man. Recovering at home after an illness, his mind will not leave the past. He is both comforted and annoyed by the officious care provided by his Russian nurse, who keeps referring to him as a woman. It is a lifetime struggle. Right now, Ren just wants to get out of his pajamas and dress elegantly, as in the old days of playing piano in cabarets. A friend--or lover--will surely visit? And they do. Ren is soon...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1772603503
• ISBN13: 9781772603507
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Second Story Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.7" x 8.5"