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Favorite stories of the ballet

by James Riordan (1986)

About this book

An illustrated retelling of seven stories that have been the basis of famous ballets with notes on the origins of each story and on the music composed for them. Includes "Petrushka," "Swan Lake," "Cinderella," "Giselle," "The Nutcracker," "Stone Flower," and "Sleeping Beauty."

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreFavorite stories of the ballet Lead Character

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