 First edition (publ. Random House Canada) | |
| Author | Carol Shields |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Random House Canada |
Publication date | April 24, 2000 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-88921-1 |
Dressing Up for the Carnival is a short story collection published in 2000 by Canadian author Carol Shields,[1][2][3][4] which depicts 12 characters who live their lives through illusions.[citation needed] The Carnival is a metaphor for life, and "dressing up" represents the stigmas each of the characters try to fit into.
- ^ Shields; Carol Shields; Penelope Lively (2008). The Stone Diaries. Penguin Group. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-14-310550-3. Archived from the original on 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ "Dressing Up for the Carnival". Publishers Weekly. 2000-04-03. Archived from the original on 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Dressing Up for the Carnival". Kirkus Reviews. 2000-03-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Dressing Up for the Carnival". Booklist. 2000-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2024-08-29.