Synopsis This life of Callas emphasizes her early talent, her rise to fame, the loss of her voice in her early 40s, and her long liaison with Aristotle Onassis. Generously illustrated.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2003-02-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 368 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's Note A candid and compelling portrait of the legendary opera diva describes Callas's youth in New York City, her struggle to transform herself into a glamorous star of international operatic theater, and her passionate love affair with Aristotle Onassis. Reprint.
Industry Reviews "Good fun for nonspecialists, but aficionados will want more substance." Kirkus Reviews (06/15/2001)
"As a biographer, [Edwards's] interest is in Callas's life....Opera buffs will not want to see her mistakes cataloged by a reviewer--they love doing that kind of thing themselves....suffice it to say that if you have already read more than one book about Callas, you don't need to read this one. if, on the other hand, you are not an opera buff and know little or nothing about Callas, MARIA CALLAS: AN INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY will serve as a perfectly respectable starting place for further inquiry." New York Times Book Review - Terry Teachout (08/26/2001)
"Edwards is an experienced writer, and she tells the story in a way that the intended 'average readers' will probably find gripping enough." Times Literary Supplement - Patrick O'Connor (11/23/2001)
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