Anna Pavlova
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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A landmark work in the literature of classical dance, Anna Pavlova by V. Svetloff stands as one of the most celebrated biographical and artistic tributes to the legendary Russian ballerina who captivated audiences across the globe in the early twentieth century. Written with lyrical reverence, the text chronicles Pavlova's extraordinary rise from her humble beginnings at the Imperial Ballet School in St. Petersburg to her reign as the undisputed queen of the international ballet stage. Svetloff presents an intimate portrait of her artistry, detailing the technical mastery, emotional depth, and ethereal grace that made her performances — most famously her interpretation of The Dying Swan — utterly transcendent. The tone is both celebratory and scholarly, capturing the devotion of a writer who witnessed firsthand the phenomenon that Pavlova represented for the art of dance. Richly illustrated in its original editions and deeply researched, this volume remains an essential document for anyone passionate about ballet history and the life of one of its most enduring icons.
Author: V. Svetloff
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in the literature of classical dance, Anna Pavlova by V. Svetloff stands as one of the most celebrated biographical and artistic tributes to the legendary Russian ballerina who captivated audiences across the globe in the early twentieth century. Written with lyrical reverence, the text chronicles Pavlova's extraordinary rise from her humble beginnings at the Imperial Ballet School in St. Petersburg to her reign as the undisputed queen of the international ballet stage. Svetloff presents an intimate portrait of her artistry, detailing the technical mastery, emotional depth, and ethereal grace that made her performances — most famously her interpretation of The Dying Swan — utterly transcendent. The tone is both celebratory and scholarly, capturing the devotion of a writer who witnessed firsthand the phenomenon that Pavlova represented for the art of dance. Richly illustrated in its original editions and deeply researched, this volume remains an essential document for anyone passionate about ballet history and the life of one of its most enduring icons.