Celestial Bodies by Laura Jacobs
The great critic Theophile Gautier wrote in 1839 that: '...A good ballet is the rarest thing in the world; tragedies, operas and dramas are nothing in comparison with it'.
Laura Jacobs brings the magic and beauty of the ballet to life in this beautifully-written book. She conveys the excitement and wonder of ballet to beginners and devotees alike, filling the book with stories, anecdotes and history. I especially liked her chapters on the history of pointe shoes and Tchaikovsky, the godfather of ballet.
This is a must-have for any ballet fan.
I received this free ebook from Net Galley in return for an honest review.
Laura Jacobs brings the magic and beauty of the ballet to life in this beautifully-written book. She conveys the excitement and wonder of ballet to beginners and devotees alike, filling the book with stories, anecdotes and history. I especially liked her chapters on the history of pointe shoes and Tchaikovsky, the godfather of ballet.
This is a must-have for any ballet fan.
I received this free ebook from Net Galley in return for an honest review.
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