The Red Shoes - Softcover

Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0380378124 ISBN 13: 9780380378128

Publisher: AVON BOOKS, 1978

Synopsis

The classic story of a gifted dancer caught between two men and the greatest love of her life, the ballet.

About this title

From Library Journal

Starlets have often attributed their initial artistic inspiration to Powell and Pressburger's 1948 classic film, The Red Shoes. This new edition of the enduring tale is similar to the Romeo and Juliet story, except the scoundrel is the impresario of the Ballets Lermontov. Under the guidance of Boris Lermontov, the young artists blossom. Julian, a budding musician, composes a ballet for an aspiring ballerina, Vicky. The ballet is a tremendous success and becomes Vicky's signature piece. As the young artists achieve fame and recognition, they fall deeply in love and marry...against the wishes of their mentor. Subsequently driven from the company, they strive to balance devotion to their art with their personal relationship. The writing style is elegant and evocative of the artistic mindset and lifestyle, beautifully depicting the passion and commitment felt by artists. Recommended for public libraries.
Kimberly G. Allen, MCI Corporate Information Resources Ctr., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: AVON BOOKS
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0380378124
• ISBN 13: 9780380378128
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250