Author: Cyril W. Beaumont
Binding: Hardback
Published: Putnam, 1945

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to pages, some wear to board and spine.

This historical account chronicles the groundbreaking performances and profound influence of Serge Diaghilev's revolutionary ballet company during its pivotal engagements in London. Cyril W. Beaumont, a renowned dance historian, details the artistic innovations, the celebrated dancers, and the critical reception that shaped the era's cultural landscape. The narrative illustrates the company's transformative impact on British theatre and its lasting legacy on the art of ballet. It presents a vivid portrait of a golden age of dance, capturing the excitement and controversy surrounding one of the twentieth century's most significant artistic movements, all within The Diaghilev Ballet In London.