Anna Pavlova. The Legend of Russian Ballet

Anna Pavlova glorified Russian ballet all over the world, becoming a legend even during her lifetime. Each performance of the brilliant Pavlova, each of her dances, gave birth to a whole world of thoughts and emotions in the souls of the audience. The name of Anna Pavlova, surrounded by a halo of rumors, gossip, and insinuations, still possesses immense allure. The short life of the suddenly deceased Russian ballerina in 1931 in The Hague continues to stir minds and raises questions. What drove her around the world? What compelled her to embark on endless tours? To perform on stage ill, on the brink of fainting? The eternal restlessness of talent? A premonition of an untimely end?
Answers to these and many other questions about the life and fate of the great ballerina can be found in this book. The edition is supplemented with illustrations and memories of contemporary figures of the heroine.