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Set in Jane Hamilton's signature Midwest, The Short History Of A Prince is the story of Walter McCloud and his ambition to become a great ballet dancer. "Jane Hamilton has removed all doubt that she belongs among the major writers of our time" (San Francisco Chronicle)."With intelligence and empathy–and drawing on rich veins of irony - Hamilton tells the story of Walter’s search to define his talents – at once surprising and redemptive." – The New York Times BookWalter McCloud is a boy with dreams unlike most. Introduced as a child to the genius of Balanchine and the lyricism of Tchaikovsky, Walter has always aspired to be a dancer. As he grows older, it becomes clear that despite his desire, he lacks the talent, and he faces the painful knowledge that his more gifted friends have already surpassed him. Soon, however, that pain is overshadowed when his older brother, Daniel, finds a strange lump on his neck and Walter realizes that a happy family can change overnight. "[Hamilton] can make real life riveting..There can be no better recommendation for a novelist." – Denver PostThe year that follows transforms the McClouds, as they try to hold together in the face of the fearful co

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Author

Hamilton, Jane. aut

Publisher

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780613289443

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.78 / 5 (62,211 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13