The Tale of the Firebird intro to opera book celebrates American dance virtues

celebrates American dance virtues

It is so lifelike that Franz

his name is now almost synonymous with artistic evil

Box dimensions: 6" w x 4" h x 2 1/2" d

The painstaking reproduction of these artworks brings Arthur Rackham's most heroic visions to the many collectors and admirers who cannot obtain the expensive out-of-print editions

The Tale of the Firebird intro to opera book celebrates American dance virtuesThe fairy tale that inspired the ballet In all the world there is said to be nothing more beautiful than the Firebird. When Ivan Tsarevitch, youngest son of the Tsar, goes on a quest for the amazing bird, he finds himself flying over mountains and woods on a talking wolf, confronting a wicked Baba Yaga, and rescuing an enchanted princess from Koshchei the Immortal. But when he returns from his magical journey, he brings home the most precious treasure