The Masterrsquo;S Muse |
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| Author:
| Orsquo;Connor, Varley |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61173-503-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | Center Point Large Print
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $63.80 |
Book Description:
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The Master's Muse is an exquisite, deeply affecting novel about the true love affair between two artistic legends: George Balanchine, widely considered the Shakespeare of dance, and his wife and muse, Tanny Le Clercq.
A gorgeous, talented young ballerina whose dreams were coming true, Tanny was married to the love of her life, George Balanchine. She danced the best roles, and was featured in fashion magazines and television dramas. She socialized with renowned artists and...
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The Master's Muse is an exquisite, deeply affecting novel about the true love affair between two artistic legends: George Balanchine, widely considered the Shakespeare of dance, and his wife and muse, Tanny Le Clercq.
A gorgeous, talented young ballerina whose dreams were coming true, Tanny was married to the love of her life, George Balanchine. She danced the best roles, and was featured in fashion magazines and television dramas. She socialized with renowned artists and intellectuals, and was a star around the world. Then one evening, Tanny fell suddenly and gravely ill. When she woke, she could no longer move her legs. The diagnosis: polio.