My Life (Revised and Updated)

The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877–1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path within the art for other pioneers. While many biographies have explored Duncan’s crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as critical— as both a historical record and a vivid evocation of a riveting life—as her autobiography. Now, in this redesigned and repackaged edition, this “fascinating, even sensational” work (New York Times), with its romantic effusions and idealistic sentiment, can be appreciated by a new generation. From her early enchantment with classical music and poetry to her great successes abroad, to her scandalous love affairs and headline-grabbing tragedies, Duncan’s My Life still stands alone as “a great document, revealing the truth of her life as she understood it, without reticence or apology or compromise” (New York Herald Tribune).

A remarkable account of a wildly artistic life, finally restored to its unexpurgated form, with a revealing new introduction by Joan Acocella.

The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877–1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path for other visionaries who would follow in her wake. While many biographies have explored Duncan’s crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as critical—as both historical record and vivid evocation of a riveting life—as her autobiography. From her early enchantment with classical music and poetry to her great successes abroad, to her sensational love affairs and headline-grabbing personal tragedies, Duncan’s story is a dramatic one. My Life still stands alone as “a great document, revealing the truth of her life as she understood it, without reticence or apology or compromise” (New York Herald Tribune). Now, in this fully restored edition, with its risqué recollections and fervent idealism, My Life can be appreciated by a new generation.

The visionary choreographerand dancer Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path within the art for other pioneers. While many biographies have explored Duncan's crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other book has proved as critical - as both a historical record and a vivid evocation of a riveting life - as her autobiography. Now, in this redesigned and repackaged edition, this fascinating, even sensational work (New York Times), with its romantic effusions and idealisticsentiment, can be appreciated by a new generation 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. Introduction by Joan Acocella The legacy of Isadora by Dorée Duncan Chronology Author's introductory My life.