Rudolf Nureyev

Name: Rudolf Nureyev
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SKU: 9780241986905
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The Life

By Julie Kavanagh

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Rudolf Nureyev by Julie Kavanagh delves into the life of one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of the 20th century. The biography traces Nureyev's journey from a modest upbringing in the Soviet Union to becoming a global icon. It explores his defection to the West, his charismatic presence, and the cultural impact he had on the world of dance.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the world of ballet and the life of extraordinary artists. It offers a compelling look into the rags-to-riches journey of a dance icon, revealing both his artistic genius and complex personality. Expect an intimate portrayal that combines drama, passion, and the intricacies of Nureyev's revolutionary impact on ballet.

Rudolf Nureyev

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The incredible story of the 20th century's superstar ballet dancer, soon to be a major film by Ralph Fiennes.

Born on a train in Stalin's Russia, Rudolf Nureyev was ballet's first pop icon. No other dancer of our time has generated the same excitement—both on and off stage.

Nureyev's achievements and conquests became legendary—he rose out of Tatar peasant poverty to become the Kirov's thrilling maverick star; slept with his beloved mentor's wife; defected to the West in 1961; sparked Rudimania across the globe; established the most rhapsodic partnership in dance history with the middle-aged Margot Fonteyn; reinvented male technique; gatecrashed modern dance; moulded new stars; and staged Russia's unknown ballet masterpieces in the West. He and his life were simply astonishing.

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Julie Kavanagh's Rudolf Nureyev has been praised for its compelling narrative and depth, capturing the vibrant essence of Nureyev's extraordinary life. It is regarded as the definitive biography of the ballet superstar, revealing his complex personality with both grace and honesty. The book stands out for its meticulous research and engaging writing style, offering a thorough exploration of Nureyev's life and legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241986905

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 613g

Pages: 800

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Julie Kavanagh Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Julie Kavanagh trained as a dancer at the Royal Ballet School, and is the author of Secret Muses- The Life of Frederick Ashton. She has worked as ballet critic of The Spectator; Arts Editor of Harpers & Queen; and London Editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. She is married to the ex-Royal Ballet dancer, now dance film maker, Ross MacGibbon, and has two sons.

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