Drag King Dreams
Drag King Dreams by Leslie Feinberg, published by Basic Books on March 22, 2006, is a first edition novel that spans 314 pages. The story centers on Max Rabinowitz, a butch lesbian bartender in an East Village club known for its drag king performances. Set against the backdrop of a post-9/11 world, Max grapples with feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about her future, compounded by the broader societal anxieties surrounding the War on Terror and the War in Iraq.
As the narrative unfolds, Max’s life takes a dramatic turn following the tragic murder of her friend Vickie, a transvestite. This event catalyzes a response from the community of cross-dressers, drag queens, and genderqueers, prompting Max to reconnect with the activist spirit she thought she had lost. Through this journey, readers will encounter themes of resilience and solidarity within the LGBT community, as Max navigates her personal crisis and begins to find hope for the future.
Official synopsis Publisher
Drag King Dreams is the story of Max Rabinowitz, a butch lesbian bartender at an East Village club where drag kings, dykes dressed as men, perform. A veteran of the women’s and gay movement of the past 30 years, Max’s mid-life crisis hits in the midst of the post-9/11 world. Max is lonely and uncertain about her future–fearful in fact of America’s future with its War on Terror and War in Iraq–with only a core group of friends to turn to for reassurance. Max is shaken from her crisis, however, by the news that her friend Vickie, a transvestite, has been found murdered on her way home late one night. As the community of cross-dressers, drag queens, lesbian and gay men, and “genderqueers” of all kinds stand up together in the face of this tragedy, Max taps into the activist spirit she thought had long disappeared and for the first time in years discovers hope for her future.
FAQ
What is “Drag King Dreams” about?
Who is the author of “Drag King Dreams”?
When was “Drag King Dreams” published?
What is the ISBN for “Drag King Dreams”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
