Dasha, by D. F. Whipple, tells the story of a life derailed, but even down-and-out, living on humanity's edge, a man can find magic and even love. Through the use of dreams, contemporary narrative, and fantasy, Whipple's lyrical storytelling brings hope, inspiration, and a message that love's expectations are not of us, but for us, and that life reveals its magic in forms and in places we least expect. Grappling with the vicissitudes of modern art,...