Publisher's Synopsis
Isadora Duncan: An Intimate Portrait is a biography of the famous American dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan, written by Sewell Stokes. The book delves into the life of Duncan, from her childhood in California to her rise to fame in Europe and her tragic death in a car accident. The author draws on extensive research and interviews with people who knew Duncan personally to provide a detailed and intimate portrayal of her life, including her relationships with her family, lovers, and fellow artists. Throughout the book, Stokes explores Duncan's innovative approach to dance, her political activism, and her personal struggles with love, loss, and self-destructive behavior. The book is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most influential figures in modern dance, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of dance and the arts.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.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.
