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  • My Life (Revised and Updated)

    A remarkable account of a wildly artistic life, finally restored to its unexpurgated form, with a revealing new introduction by Joan Acocella.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 ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • My Life

    My Life, the classic autobiography first published just after Duncan's death in 1927, is a frank and engrossing life account of this remarkable visionary and feminist who took on the world, re-invented dance, and led the way for future great American modernist dancers and choreographers like Agnes de Mille. Documenting Duncan's own life as a dancer and as a woman, from her enchantment with ... Read more

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  • My Life

    Enriched edition. A Dancer's Journey Through Art, Love, and Liberation

    In "My Life," Isadora Duncan offers a poignant memoir that intertwines her personal narrative with the evolution of modern dance, showcasing her innovative spirit and revolutionary approach to performance. Written in a lyrical style that captures both the vivacity and the challenges of her journey, Duncan's work is a monumental testament to the transformative power of art. Drawing upon rich ... Read more

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