Margot Fonteyn A Life |
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| Author:
| Daneman, Meredith |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-5087-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $33.00 |
Book Description:
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The legend of Margot Fonteyn has touched every ballerina who has come after her & her genius endures in the memory of anyone who saw her dance. Yet until now, the complete story of her life has remained untold. Daneman reveals the fascinating story of Peggy Hookham, a little girl from suburban England who grew up to become a Dame of the British Empire & the most famous ballerina in the world. More than ten years of interviews & research, including exclusive access to Fonteyn¿s & her...
More DescriptionThe legend of Margot Fonteyn has touched every ballerina who has come after her & her genius endures in the memory of anyone who saw her dance. Yet until now, the complete story of her life has remained untold. Daneman reveals the fascinating story of Peggy Hookham, a little girl from suburban England who grew up to become a Dame of the British Empire & the most famous ballerina in the world. More than ten years of interviews & research, including exclusive access to Fonteyn¿s & her mother¿s diaries & letters, come together to create this definitive biography that sheds light on aspects of Fonteyn¿s life & career that have hitherto remained secret. ¿A compulsively readable, up-close-&-personal account that ballet fans will cherish.¿ Photos.