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by Diane Solway (Author)
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  • Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New edition edition (3 Jun 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753807319
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753807316
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 383,811 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the moment Rudolf Nureyev defected to the West in 1961 he was a star. His defection propelled him into the headlines; his talent and his inspiration kept him there. Not since Nijinsky had the image of the male dancer projected such animal magnetism, powerhouse sensuality and ardent romanticism. Born on the eve of World War II, Nureyev trained at the Bolshoi where his talent was swiftly identified. From his defection to the West at the height of the Cold War until his death 40 years later he lived his life on a sweeping and grand scale and always in front of an audience. He was one of the first pop icons of the sixties and he reached beyond the dance public to capture the imagination of the world at large. In Britain, where he lived and worked for a decade he inspired the Royal Ballet and in particular its principal ballerina, Margot Fonteyn, to new heights. His very public decline from AIDS was tragic. Nureyev: His Biography is destined to become the standard biography of the dancer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This was a no punches pulled book about a complex genius., 11 Mar 2001
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The author has written a thoroughly absorbing biography of one of the most fascinating characters of the twentieth century. I found that there was so much more to Nureyev's life than I had ever imagined. The very complex nature of this larger than life person is shown all too clearly. It was a book which was very difficult to put down. Although lengthy, it was never tedious. One of the most amazing things about the biography was the way in which it showed the enormous number of people who surrounded Nureyev and influenced his life and success. The book was well structured and drew the reader in. It was a sympathetic biography, but not written with rose coloured spectacles. Nureyev is shown with all his brilliance and all his flaws. This was an excellent read and to which I for one, will return again.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An example to follow for all the biographers, 20 April 2001
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I'm an experienced (since 1976 whe I ws eleven) Russian (Siberian-born) balletomane resident in Spain and I was naturally interested to know every detail about the world dance idol whose very name was strictly prohibited during my chilhood, beign even excluded (as his fellow ballet West-goers) from the 1st Soviet Ballet Encyclopedy (published in 1981). Diane Solvay's biography shows a very serious and honest approach which is to be followed by any author of this genre.The author gives a really panoramic view of the dance's life and the underlying circumstances. Her study is excellently documented, objective (but not distant) and surprisingly well-written. Its's a pity I found various bad-spelled Russian names (I'd like to communicate my corrections to the author but don't know how to do it) and some other imprecisions. It's also to be lamented that the author succumbed to a tentation of painting the life in Soviet Russia all-black and exaggeratedly miserable. I admit it was and still is full of contrasts, but Russian province is surely not that tetric! Just remember that Ufa (as well as dozens of other Russian cities, apart from the two capitals) do have opera and ballet theaters... But it doesn't diminish Diane Solvay's great merit, and I recommend this book enthusiastically to every ballet-lover!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but oddly detached, 13 Jan 2008
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This is an excellent biography of Nureyev conveying well the magnetism, charisma and sheer complexity of the man. It is, howver, oddly detached in its style, which might not be a big problem but felt quite strange as if the author was reining in her own feelings.

It might possibly be too detailed on the ballets and technical details for someone who knows little about ballet, but is superb on Nureyev's personal life without ever being intrusive or prurient. The last chapters are incredibly sad as the aging Nureyev refuses to stop dancing as if he has no other identity other than as a dancer and no home other than the stage.

More photos would have been good although I guess there are so many other books on Nureyev that focus on capturing him photographically that there was little need.

But altogether this is an excellent record of an amazing man, without any of the gossipy speculation of the Peter Watson book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars and amazingly well written book
This is a thoroughly absorbing book. I would never read a biography normally –but couldn’t put this down. Dianne Solway has done a wonderful job. Read more
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