The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path for other visionaries who would follow in her wake. While many biographies have explored Duncan's crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as critical-as both historical record and vivid evocation of a riveting life-as her autobiography. From her early enchantment with classical music and poetry to her great successes abroad, to her sensational love ...
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The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path for other visionaries who would follow in her wake. While many biographies have explored Duncan's crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as critical-as both historical record and vivid evocation of a riveting life-as her autobiography. From her early enchantment with classical music and poetry to her great successes abroad, to her sensational love affairs and headline-grabbing personal tragedies, Duncan's story is a dramatic one. My Life still stands alone as "a great document, revealing the truth of her life as she understood it, without reticence or apology or compromise" (New York Herald Tribune). Now, in this fully restored edition, with its risqu??? recollections and fervent idealism, My Life can be appreciated by a new generation.
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Add this copy of My Life to cart. $10.31, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Liveright Publishing Corporation.
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Add this copy of My Life to cart. $10.50, very good condition, Sold by Virtuous Volumes et al. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilson, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by Liveright.
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Illustrated with Photographs from the Original Edition. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pages lightly browned, name and date of former owner on half title page, cover edges rubbed, light partial creases on top rear corner about 1/2" from tip. 359 pages.
Add this copy of My Life to cart. $36.98, good condition, Sold by Lisa Van Munster rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oshawa, ON, CANADA, published 1977 by Liveright Publishing Corporation.
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Good. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Previous Owner Markings (Including Light Amount of Highlighting and Underlining); Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. Illustrated with photographs from the original edition. BOOK NUMBER: L-74. SYNOPSIS: In this classic autobiography, Isadora Duncan tells the story of her life as a dancer and as a woman. Completed just before her death, My Life is frank, brave, and un-self-conscious. It has been called one of the most moving confessions ever written. Even in an age of liberated women Isadora's story is outstanding.
Add this copy of My Life to cart. $9.80, good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Liveright.
I have read this book perhaps ten times over the past decades since I bought my first copy - Heaven only knows how long ago.
Although somewhat dated in style, and certain historical situations no longer even exist, her perspectives on the human and political conditions remain fresh and I think very contemporary. Her take on marriage, alone, ought to be that of every reasonable woman.
I love this book and the freedom of which it speaks. As an artist, I have found myself in similar circumstances, more than once, and politically, I am much in agreement with Isadora.
My point is, really, one could do worse than curl up with Isadora Duncan on a chilly night.
