Lina Cavalieri: The Life of Opera's Greatest Beauty, 1874-1944

by Olga Usova and Paul Fryer

A prominent star in both pre-Revolutionary Russia and New York, Lina Cavalieri, described as "the most beautiful woman in the world," was one of the most frequently photographed personalities of her time. The cabaret performer, courtesan, and international star is documented in this, her first English-language biography. Researched from Russian archive sources, the book details her career from her early experiences in cafe-chantant and variety...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786416858
• ISBN13: 9780786416851
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher