Isadora A Sensational Life
Isadora A Sensational Life by Peter Kurth, published by Little, Brown in 2001, is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of Isadora Duncan, a pivotal figure in the dance world and the women’s movement. This reprint edition spans 652 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Duncan’s legacy as a groundbreaking artist known for her originality and spontaneity, while also addressing the personal tragedies that marked her life, including the loss of her children and her struggles with alcoholism.
Readers will find a detailed account of Duncan’s journey, highlighting her role in breaking societal barriers related to art, love, and personal identity. The biography provides insight into her influence on ballet and dance, as well as her complex relationships and the challenges she faced. Kurth’s work aims to present a thorough and accurate portrayal of Duncan, shedding light on both her artistic achievements and the darker aspects of her life, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this remarkable dancer and her era.
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Known by many as the greatest dancer of her time, Isadora Duncan was the matriarch of creative self-expression. A pioneer in the dance world and the women’s movement, her name is synonymous with originality, spontaneity, and intrigue. She was the first woman to break simultaneously the barriers of art, love, fashion, sex, religion and marriage. Dorothy Parker christened her ‘Duncan disorderly’, praising her as ‘magnificent, generous, gallant and fated’.
Finally, here is a biography that does justice to the life of this unforgettable and exceptional woman. Hers was a life marked by tragedy – she never recovered from the accidental drowning of her two small children and was plagued by alcoholism. She died in a car accident in 1927; her scarf became entangled in the wheel of her car during a joy ride on the French Riviera and she was strangled.Never before has the life of Isadora Duncan been given such thorough and sweeping treatment. ISADORA unshrouds the mystery behind this passionate artist and tells the most accurate account of her life yet.
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