A Cry from the Heart: A Biography of Edith Piaf
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Margaret Crosland's biography sheds new light on the phenomenon that was Edith Piaf, enlarging on and, in some cases, correcting the half-truths provided by Piaf in her two autobiographies. Piaf's rise to international stardom, her lifelong addiction to alcohol and heroin as well as her turbulent love affairs are all documented alongside her friendships with stars such as Jean Cocteau, Marlene Dietrich, Maurice Chevalier, Yves Montand and Charlie Chaplin. Crosland concludes with a moving description of Piaf's early death at the age of 47.
Author: Margaret Crosland
Format: Paperback, 288 pages, 1mm x 190mm, 227 g
Published: 2007, Arcadia Books, United Kingdom
Genre: Biography: The Arts
Description
Margaret Crosland's biography sheds new light on the phenomenon that was Edith Piaf, enlarging on and, in some cases, correcting the half-truths provided by Piaf in her two autobiographies. Piaf's rise to international stardom, her lifelong addiction to alcohol and heroin as well as her turbulent love affairs are all documented alongside her friendships with stars such as Jean Cocteau, Marlene Dietrich, Maurice Chevalier, Yves Montand and Charlie Chaplin. Crosland concludes with a moving description of Piaf's early death at the age of 47.
A Cry from the Heart: A Biography of Edith Piaf