Quicksilver: The autobiography of Marie Rambert
Summary
Marie Rambert, who died in 1982 at the age of 94, is justly regarded as the mother of British ballet. Her acclaimed autobiography is a fascinating personal record of a life crowded with activity and achievement. It is also a sparkling portrait of the world of dance and the legendary figures with whom she worked: from Diaghilev, Nijinsky and Karsavina to Frederick Ashton and Alicia Markova. Herself a legend, Marie Rambert's contribution to her art has been immense and her autobiography is a magnificent testament to a remarkable life.
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