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Bloomsbury Ballerina: Lydia Lopokova, Imperial Dancer and Mrs John Maynard Keynes
Judith Mackrell
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Paperback. The story of the splendidly unpredictable Russian dancer who ruffled the feathers of the Bloomsbury set and became the wife of John Maynard Keynes Num Pages: 496 pages, 50. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 31. Weight in Grams: 402.
The story of the splendidly unpredictable Russian dancer who ruffled the feathers of the Bloomsbury set and became the wife of John Maynard Keynes Born in 1891 in St Petersburg, Lydia Lopokova lived a long and remarkable life. Her vivacious personality and the sheer force of her charm propelled her to the top of Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Through a combination of luck, determination and talent, Lydia became a star in Paris, a vaudeville favourite in America, the toast of Britain and then married the world-renowned economist, and formerly homosexual, John Maynard Keynes. Lydia's story ... Read more
The story of the splendidly unpredictable Russian dancer who ruffled the feathers of the Bloomsbury set and became the wife of John Maynard Keynes Born in 1891 in St Petersburg, Lydia Lopokova lived a long and remarkable life. Her vivacious personality and the sheer force of her charm propelled her to the top of Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Through a combination of luck, determination and talent, Lydia became a star in Paris, a vaudeville favourite in America, the toast of Britain and then married the world-renowned economist, and formerly homosexual, John Maynard Keynes. Lydia's story ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
W&N
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
405g
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780753825785
SKU
V9780753825785
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About Judith Mackrell
Judith Mackrell is a writer and Dance critic for the Guardian. She was the ghostwriter for Darcey Bussell's 'Life in Dance'. She lives in London with her husband and two sons.
Reviews for Bloomsbury Ballerina: Lydia Lopokova, Imperial Dancer and Mrs John Maynard Keynes
Thorough and absorbing
GOOD BOOK GUIDE
a superb new biography...Mackrell, with her insider's knowledge of ballet and theatre, lovingly recreates Lydia's many worlds
GAY & LESBIAN REVIEW
Mackrell captures the fizz of Lopokova's personality, her lovability, and makes her come alive.
Alison Light
LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
In this lovingly crafted biography, Judith ... Read more
GOOD BOOK GUIDE
a superb new biography...Mackrell, with her insider's knowledge of ballet and theatre, lovingly recreates Lydia's many worlds
GAY & LESBIAN REVIEW
Mackrell captures the fizz of Lopokova's personality, her lovability, and makes her come alive.
Alison Light
LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
In this lovingly crafted biography, Judith ... Read more