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My Life
Hardcover
Entertainment & Performing ArtsBiographies GeneralDance
ISBN13: 9781025418964
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.71
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
My Life is the candid and evocative autobiography of Isadora Duncan, the legendary revolutionary who fundamentally transformed the world of dance. Writing with the same passion and spontaneity that characterized her performances, Duncan recounts her journey from a childhood in San Francisco to the grand stages of Europe and revolutionary Russia. She articulates her vision of a dance rooted in natural movement and classical Greek ideals, starkly contrasting with the rigid constraints of traditional ballet.
Beyond her artistic innovations, Duncan offers a deeply personal look at her unconventional life, including her fervent beliefs in free love, her experiences with motherhood, and her dedication to teaching a new generation of dancers. Her narrative is filled with encounters with the leading intellectual and artistic figures of her era, providing a vivid portrait of early 20th-century culture. My Life serves as both a manifesto for artistic freedom and a poignant reflection on a life lived without compromise. This memoir remains an essential text for understanding the origins of modern dance and the enduring spirit of one of history's most influential performers.
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