A remarkable account of a wildly artistic life, finally restored to its unexpurgated form, with a revealing new introduction by Joan Acocella.
The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877ā1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path for other visionaries who would follow in her wake. While many biographies have explored Duncanās crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as criticalāas both historical record and vivid evocation of a riveting lifeāas her autobiography. From her early enchantment with classical music and poetry to her great successes abroad, to her sensational love affairs and headline-grabbing personal tragedies, Duncanās story is a dramatic one. My Life still stands alone as āa great document, revealing the truth of her life as she understood it, without reticence or apology or compromiseā (New York Herald Tribune). Now, in this fully restored edition, with its risquĆ© recollections and fervent idealism, My Life can be appreciated by a new generation.