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Akim Volynsky was a Russian literary critic, journalist, and art historian who became Saint Petersburg's most prolific ballet critic in the early part of the twentieth century. This book features a collection of his provocative and influential writings, and provides a look at life inside the world of Russian ballet at a crucial era in its history.

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"An exhilarating gathering of writings by a profoundly influential critic, and a striking, startling contribution to the historical record."—Simon Morrison, Princeton University -- Simon Morrison
“An extremely important contribution to the literature on dance.”—Lynn Garafola, author of The Ballet Russes and Its World -- Lynn Garafola
"This is a fantastic book. . . . The book is a must for anyone claiming a love of ballet. . . . [Volynsky's text] is always hugely entertaining and surprising, you will never look at a toeshoe, a tiara or a tendu . . . the same way again."—Toni Bentley, New York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice) -- Toni Bentley * New York Times Book Review *

Ballets Magic Kingdom Selected Writings on Dance

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: 25/05/2010
      ISBN13: 9780300164497, 978-0300164497
      ISBN10: 0300164491
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Akim Volynsky was a Russian literary critic, journalist, and art historian who became Saint Petersburg's most prolific ballet critic in the early part of the twentieth century. This book features a collection of his provocative and influential writings, and provides a look at life inside the world of Russian ballet at a crucial era in its history.

      Trade Review
      "An exhilarating gathering of writings by a profoundly influential critic, and a striking, startling contribution to the historical record."—Simon Morrison, Princeton University -- Simon Morrison
      “An extremely important contribution to the literature on dance.”—Lynn Garafola, author of The Ballet Russes and Its World -- Lynn Garafola
      "This is a fantastic book. . . . The book is a must for anyone claiming a love of ballet. . . . [Volynsky's text] is always hugely entertaining and surprising, you will never look at a toeshoe, a tiara or a tendu . . . the same way again."—Toni Bentley, New York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice) -- Toni Bentley * New York Times Book Review *

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