Barefoot Dancer
Barbara O'Connor
Describes the life of the modern dancer who created a spontaneous, free-form dance style accompanied by literary readings and non-dance music.
Read Time: ~5.4 hr
My Life
by Isadora Duncan (2013)
About this book
The famous dancer and choreographer tells the story of her life, from her enchantment with music and poetry to her love affairs and personal tragedies.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMy Life Lead Character
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