Isadora Duncan: An Intimate Portrait - Couverture rigide

Stokes, Sewell

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1169296815 ISBN 13 : 9781169296817

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Isadora Duncan: An Intimate Portrait"" is a biography written by Sewell Stokes that delves into the life of the famous American dancer and choreographer, Isadora Duncan. The book covers her childhood, her rise to fame, and her personal life, including her relationships with various men and her children. Stokes provides an intimate look at Duncan's personality, including her passion for dance, her strong will, and her unconventional beliefs and lifestyle. The book also explores her impact on the world of dance, her artistic collaborations, and her legacy. The author draws on primary sources, including letters and interviews with people who knew Duncan personally, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this influential figure. ""Isadora Duncan: An Intimate Portrait"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of dance, women's history, and the lives of fascinating and complex individuals.1928. This is the story of the life of an American dancer, written by one who knew her and called her a friend. Duncan was born in San Francisco and at the age of 25 joined Loie Fuller's dance company, touring Germany where she was acclaimed in Budapest and Vienna. Two years later, she established a dance school for children near Berlin at Gruenwald. In 1921, Duncan was invited to Russia where she opened another dance school in Moscow and married Sergey Yesenin, the Russian poet. Tragically, Duncan was killed in an automobile accident in 1927.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1169296815
• ISBN 13: 9781169296817
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 234
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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