Lydia Lopokova
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Few figures in the early twentieth century embodied the electric convergence of art, intellect, and social grandeur quite like Lydia Lopokova — Russian ballerina, muse, and wife of the economist John Maynard Keynes. This illuminating anthology, edited by Milo Keynes, chronicles her extraordinary life through a rich mosaic of essays, memoirs, and personal recollections contributed by those who knew her intimately, painting a vivid portrait of a woman who captivated Bloomsbury society and the ballet world alike. Beyond the stage, Lopokova's life intersects with some of the most defining cultural and intellectual currents of the era — from the Ballets Russes under Diaghilev to the drawing rooms of Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster. Keynes assembles voices that illuminate her wit, warmth, and formidable artistic gifts, restoring her to her rightful place not merely as a celebrated dancer, but as a singular personality who shaped the world around her. For anyone drawn to the golden age of European ballet or the glittering orbit of the Bloomsbury Group, this volume presents an irresistible invitation into a life brilliantly lived.
Author: Milo Keynes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few figures in the early twentieth century embodied the electric convergence of art, intellect, and social grandeur quite like Lydia Lopokova — Russian ballerina, muse, and wife of the economist John Maynard Keynes. This illuminating anthology, edited by Milo Keynes, chronicles her extraordinary life through a rich mosaic of essays, memoirs, and personal recollections contributed by those who knew her intimately, painting a vivid portrait of a woman who captivated Bloomsbury society and the ballet world alike. Beyond the stage, Lopokova's life intersects with some of the most defining cultural and intellectual currents of the era — from the Ballets Russes under Diaghilev to the drawing rooms of Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster. Keynes assembles voices that illuminate her wit, warmth, and formidable artistic gifts, restoring her to her rightful place not merely as a celebrated dancer, but as a singular personality who shaped the world around her. For anyone drawn to the golden age of European ballet or the glittering orbit of the Bloomsbury Group, this volume presents an irresistible invitation into a life brilliantly lived.