Isadora: A Novel

Amelia Gray's novel uses the life and spirit of Isadora Duncan to create an imaginative portrait of the artist. In 1913, as the world approached unprecedented suffering, Isadora Duncan—who would become known as the mother of modern dance—was grieving. A freak accident in Paris that spring resulted in the drowning death of her two young children. The accident divided Isadora's life into two parts: the brilliant young talent who captivated audiences worldwide, and a heartbroken mother on the edge of sanity. The novel presents a visceral portrait of an artist driven toward destruction by life's cruelty. Gray offers a relentless portrayal of a legendary artist moving through prewar Europe, moving beyond conventional depictions of the dancer to show a woman who lived and loved without limits, even in her darkest days.