Synopsis "Isadora Duncan (in English)"
""Isadora Duncan"" by Paul David Magriel is a comprehensive biography of the famous American dancer and choreographer, Isadora Duncan. The book delves into Duncan's early life, including her upbringing in poverty, her unconventional education, and her early dance training. It then follows her career as she rose to fame in Europe and the United States, revolutionizing the world of dance with her unique style and approach. The book also explores Duncan's personal life, including her relationships with men, her children, and her tragic losses. It covers her political activism, her controversial views on marriage and motherhood, and her untimely death in a car accident.Magriel's biography draws on extensive research, including interviews with those who knew Duncan personally, and provides a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman who defied convention and blazed a trail for future generations of dancers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modern dance and the life of one of its most influential figures.Includes Isadora Duncan And Basic Dance, By John Martin; Duncan Concerts In New York, By Carl Van Vechten; The New Isadora, By Carl Van Vechten; Isadora Duncan And The Artists, By A. R. Macdougall; Isadora Duncan: Studies For Six Dance Movements, By Gordon Craig.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.
