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1929. Illustrated. From her best friend Mary Desti, comes the story of the colorful life of Isadora Duncan who is known as the mother of modern dance and founder of the New System of interpretive dance, which blends together poetry, music and the rhythms of nature. Shunning the formality of conventional ballet she would dance barefoot and in simple Greek apparel. Known for wearing long scarves that trailed behind her Duncan died a tragic and infamous death when one of them became entangled in the wheel of her automobile. She is remembered today as the most famous dancer of her time.