9781026066874 - The Untold Story: The Life of Isadora Duncan von Desti, Mary (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Untold Story: The Life of Isadora Duncan, 1921-1927' provides a poignant and intimate look at the final years of the woman widely regarded as the mother of modern dance. Written by Mary Desti, one of Duncan's closest confidantes and lifelong friends, this biographical account delves into the legendary dancer's tumultuous experiences during her later life. The narrative follows Duncan through her travels in post-revolutionary Russia, her intense and tragic marriage to the poet Sergei Yesenin, and her eventual return to Western Europe. Desti offers an insider's perspective on the financial struggles, personal tragedies, and artistic triumphs that defined Duncan's twilight years. Readers are granted a rare glimpse into the dancer's visionary spirit and her unwavering commitment to her craft despite mounting personal challenges. The work serves as both a historical document and a deeply personal tribute, capturing the vibrant yet often misunderstood personality of an iconoclastic artist. Ending with the circumstances surrounding her untimely death in Nice, this chronicle remains a vital resource for understanding the legacy of a woman who revolutionized the performing arts. It is a compelling exploration of genius, resilience, and the complexities of a life lived entirely on one's own terms.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.