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The book was highlighted as a lively, gossip‑filled account of the Ballets Russes in 1920s Paris, making it a fitting gift for a grandmother who enjoys the performing arts. Sadie Stein recommended it for its fun, accessible style, noting that even readers who aren’t ballet fans could enjoy it. The episode presented the title as an entertaining and engaging read.
Episode: Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays
This book was recommended for a grandmother who loves the performing arts, as it covers the Ballets Russes in Paris in the 1920s and is described as gossipy and fun, even if the reader doesn't particularly like ballet.
I would go for Diaghilev's Empire, How the Ballet Russe Enthralled the World, which is about the Ballet Russe in Paris in the 1920s. And it's really gossipy and it's really fun.