Martha Graham

Overview

Martha Graham, the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer, revolutionized the world of modern dance. She possessed a great gift for revealing emotion through dance, expressing beliefs and telling stories in an utterly new way. Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman documents Martha Graham's life from her birth in 1894 to her final dance performance at the age of seventy-five and continued career as a choreographer until her death in 1991. Graham's own recollections as well as those of her dancers, students, friends, and lovers reveal Graham's unwavering dedication, her extraordinary sense of artistry, and the fierce intensity that left an impression on all who saw her perform. Original research based on interviews and a remarkable collection of photographs not widely reproduced give this biography a rare and unparalleled depth. Includes notes, a bibliography, and an index.

Details

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published

1998

Pages

175

Language

EN

Categories

Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Women, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century, Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts / Dance, Performing Arts / Dance / Classical & Ballet

ISBN-13

9780395746554