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Tango: An Art History of Love
 
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Tango: An Art History of Love (Hardcover)

by Robert Farris Thompson (Author)
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Pantheon (2 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0375409319
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375409318
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 714,308 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #26 in  Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Performing Arts > Dance > Tango
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Book Description
A definitive study of tango in all its manifestations from the author of the classic Flash of the Spirit. Beginning with Carlos Gardel, the Argentine genius considered to have invented tango in 1917, through to Hollywood's current representations of the dance, Thompson approaches his subject from all conceivable angles. Passionately argued, unequalled in its research, synthesis and depth and written with a revelatory clarity, Tango is a monumental and hugely fulfilling achievement.

Synopsis
A DEFINTIVE STUDY OF TANGO IN ALL ITS FORMS FROM THE WORLD-RENOWNED YALE HISTORIAN Beginning with Carlos Gardel, the Argentine genius singer who is considered to have invented tango in 1917, and taking us to tango's current representations in Hollywood films and dance halls throughout the world, Robert Farris Thompson approaches, from every conceivable angle, what is arguably the most enduring dance form of the 20th century. Tracing its roots to 19th century Buenos Aires, Thompson describes a confluence of dance concepts that resulted not only in the