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MARGOT FONTEYN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 1976 first American edition Knopf HC/DJ

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Condition: Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ... Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Era: 1970s

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, 1st Edition

Intended Audience: Adults

Edition: First Edition

Vintage: Yes

ISBN: 9780394485706

Publication Year: 1976

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: Margot Fonteyn : Autobiography

Illustrator: Yes

Author: Margot Fonteyn

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Non-Classifiable

Topic: Entertainment & Performing Arts

Item Weight: 30.4 Oz

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Entertainment & Performing Arts

Book Title

Margot Fonteyn : Autobiography

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English

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Biography & Autobiography, Non-Classifiable

Author

Margot Fonteyn

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by aagjPMdPT5u@Deleted
27 Dec, 2009
A common man's point of view.
For a while I did not realize I was so deeply in love with Margo Fonteyn, but when I read her biography written by author Meredith Daneman which treated her personal life so shabbily, I thought I should be a brave Don Quixote and at least try to defend her. I believe my love for Margo is just as deep as the Don's was for Dulcinea. I came to that conclusion after reading her own life story where it is obvious she would not have wanted the things Daneman "claims" happened, revealed. Many of the innuendoes about her affairs could never be proved, but.... She never admitted to any sexual impropriety what so ever. I'm going to take Margot's word for it. Here is a book any young aspiring ballerina should read to get an idea of the magnitude of work and dedication required to become a PRIMA ... For a while I did not realize I was so deeply in love with Margo Fonteyn, but when I read her biography written by author Meredith Daneman which treated her personal life so shabbily, I thought I should be a brave Don Quixote and at least try to defend her. I believe my love for Margo is just as deep as the Don's was for Dulcinea. I came to that conclusion after reading her own life story where it is obvious she would not have wanted the things Daneman "claims" happened, revealed. Many of the innuendoes about her affairs could never be proved, but.... She never admitted to any sexual impropriety what so ever. I'm going to take Margot's word for it. Here is a book any young aspiring ballerina should read to get an idea of the magnitude of work and dedication required to become a PRIMA ballerina. Another book to be read is "I, Maya Plisetskaya"....I, Maya Plisetskaya.... another PRIMA to be admired. Maya had an even harder road to travel in the Soviet system, but both these women had the drive to become the best, so read her autobiography too. For the young readers, either autobiography would be ideal reading, but the Daneman biography might be a bit shocking. I think Margot had a little career luck (as well as talent) on her side in the form of her Covent Garden mentor Ninette de Valois, who had the uncanny ability to see 10/15 years into the future, and knew instinctively that Peggy Hookam would become the Margo Fonteyn we know today. Ninette could see the prima quality in Peggy at the age of 14/15. Even the changing of her name is a fascinating story, but I won't spoil your fun by telling it here. There was even quite a bit of adventure in Margot's life when during one of her husband's misguided escapades, she was arrested and deported from Panama. Another time she was arrested with her dancing partner Rudolph Nureyev in a drug raid in San Francisco. She traveled every continent on earth except Antarcitca, so you could say she was well-traveled. For a girl who was told by her school's headmistress when she decided to give up an academic education, "You will regret this the rest of your life, because you will find yourself an ignoramous among other people", she has proved herself to be far more intelligent than her peers. She does not appear to have regretted any of her career decisions, including her marrige to Panamanian Tito Arias, who Margot had to support financially for the rest of his life, after he was crippled in an assassination attempt. She was on the verge of divorcing him, (because of his infidelity) but after he was disabled, her personal values regarding right and wrong would not allow her to go through with the divorce. She supported several other members of the Arias family also. What character she had. Since she outlived her autobiography, you will HAVE to go to a biography to learn about her final years. I can tell you that she was true to Tito til the end. Have fun reading about this fabulous ballerina, and lovely muse of the Royal Ballet......Richard
by vickiashleyvicki
20 Jan, 2021
A true artist
Fantastic book about a prima ballerina that danced for the Royal Ballet with grace, poise and expression She had a truly fascinated life in ballet and out.
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by antiquesjolie1
16 Jan, 2019
Margot Fontayne
Fascinating insight into the life of a great ballerina
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