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Name: The last days of disco
Author: Whit Stillman

📘 The last days of disco by Whit Stillman

The novel follows a young writer in 1980s Manhattan as he treads between love, rivalry and the disco culture that defined a generation. Through his eye‑level, the story captures the exuberant dance scene, the ups and downs of romance, and the spirited clash within a close circle of friends.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Whit Stillman

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