Lambert, Gavin
Nazimova: A Biography (Screen Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813153421
- author:
- Lambert, Gavin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University Press of Kentucky
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 x 3 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Alla Nazimova was a Russian-born actress who electrified American theatre and screen for forty years. Her natural approach to acting transformed the stage of her day, captivating audiences and inspiring a new generation of performers. This biography, written by Gavin Lambert, brings to life Nazimova's extraordinary life, from her early days on stage to her rise as a silent film star and her later work in film and theatre. Lambert's biography is a brilliant recreation of Nazimova's life, delving into her complex and dramatic personal life, including her relationships with her family and her numerous partners and lovers. The book offers a unique insight into the life of this fascinating and glamorous figure, who was both a trailblazer and a product of her time. Through Nazimova's story, Lambert sheds light on the intersection of art and identity, exploring the ways in which Nazimova's experiences as a woman, a foreigner, and a performer shaped her work and her place in the world.
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