When the rich and well-connected Raoule de Venerande becomes enamored of Jacques Silvert; a poor young man who makes artificial flowers for a living; she turns him into her mistress and eventually into her wife. Raoules suitor; a cigar-smoking former hussar officer; becomes an accomplice in the complications that ensue. A writer and cultural arbiter of a salon in France from the early 1880s until 1930; Rachilde (Marguerite Eymery) won celebrity with this scandalously decadent novel. An inversion of the Pygmalion story; the book was judged to be pornographic; and a Belgian court sentenced its author (in absentia) to two years in prison. Verlaine congratulated Rachilde on the invention of a new vice.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You can dance ndash; anyone can learn to dance!By MariaBeautiful book about the importance of Cuban ballet and its influence on the early American ballet scene. I was blessed by studying ballet at the Alicia Alonso school of ballet in Havana as a little girl then after the revolution was again blessed by studying ballet for many years with her sister. Cuca Martinez - who was an inspiration in my life. This book covers the techniques. artform. and personal relationships within these geniuses of ballet art. It is a treasure and I know I will hold it dear to my heart forever.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must reading for fans of balletBy CustomerAs a confirmed balletomane and one involved with our local Cuban Ballet School in Sarasota. I found this book fascinating and informative. The life of Alicia Alonso as portrayed here is a ballet waiting to happen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great introduction to Cuban BalletBy Hannah BananaI enjoyed this book very much. and although it does not avoid discussing difficult topics. it still comes off a little bit like a puff piece on Alicia Alonso. While reading this book you really do admire her determination and work ethic and success.This does read like a fan writing about a dancer and person he loves. And that is okay. because there is a wealth of info that comes along with that all. So I give it 4 stars only because it is not an objective book. but it is still very good.
