Dancer's Song: Isadora Duncan's Autobiography

Author: Isadora Duncan (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: A heart-stirring reading journey. – The New York Times
Her writing is as straightforward as speaking, so reading her words is like hearing them directly. Her memoirs contain a wealth of materials, revealing the truth of life as she understands it, without concealment, defense, or compromise. – The New York Herald Tribune
No book has ever moved and inspired me so profoundly that the next day after finishing it, I ran to take my life’s dance class. Through her words, Duncan awakened the sleeping dance soul deep within me. My body felt as if it had just woken from a great dream, and from then on, my dance steps were transformed. – Tao Fulan
Duncan, a world-famous dance genius, rejected the rigidity of classical ballet and advocated presenting dance in a free and flowing manner. Based on this, she created a unique and entirely new dance style, becoming a pioneer of modern dance.
Duncan, a romantic and passionate modern woman, scorned marriage, led an unconventional life, and had affairs with many world-renowned artists, composing a series of soul-stirring love songs.
Duncan, a resilient mother who has endured pain, suffered the immense loss of her three children—a lively and lovable daughter, a newborn son—leaving her heartbroken with longing for her flesh and blood. She faced despair and rebirth time and again.
Duncan, a talented woman, a woman who has weathered storms, an outstanding woman of the 20th century.
The Dance of Life – The Autobiography of Isadora Duncan is candid, sincere, and hailed as a classic in the history of world autobiographical literature.