Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 209 Terry, Ellen 1847 1928 Terri, Ellen, Dame Terry, Alice Ellen, Dame Wardell, E. A. (Ellen A.), Dame Smith, Pamela Colman 1878 1951 13024655 The Russian Ballet Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Russian Ballet" by Ellen Terry is a critical exploration of the Russian ballet movement, written during the early 20th century. This work serves as both an appreciation and an analysis of the artistry and evolution of Russian ballet, which gained significant popularity outside of Russia during this period. The likely topic of the book centers on the cultural significance, transformative impact, and distinct characteristics of Russian ballet, particularly under the influence of figures like M. de Diaghilev and prominent dancers such as Nijinsky and Pavlova. In the text, Ellen Terry passionately discusses the origins and the evolution of ballet, tracing its religious roots and the transformation into a complex art form that emphasizes both beauty and performance. She highlights the technical prowess and innovative contributions of renowned Russian dancers and choreographers, focusing on how they have revitalized traditional forms and challenged previous conventions. Through her insights, Terry examines specific performances like "Les Sylphides," "Le Carnaval," and "Le Spectre de la Rose," illustrating how these creations evoke emotions and experience through dance rather than narrative. Ultimately, the author celebrates the vibrancy and life that the Russian ballet brings to the stage, solidifying its place in the international arts scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45299/45299-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ballet Dance -- Russia GV Text Category: Russian Literature Category: Art Category: Music 76166 2025-07-18T10:16:51.080384 text/html 54292 2024-10-24T04:43:38 text/html 4411719 2025-07-18T10:16:55.658402 application/epub+zip 4399428 2025-07-18T10:16:52.038400 application/epub+zip 56937 2025-07-18T10:16:51.422397 application/epub+zip 4436720 2025-07-18T10:16:58.550383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4407942 2025-07-18T10:16:54.408386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90542 2022-09-20T16:47:24.264781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52655 2025-07-18T10:16:50.371402 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32911 2024-10-24T04:43:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18258 2025-07-18T10:16:58.702393 application/rdf+xml 18751 2025-07-18T10:16:51.487388 image/jpeg 2968 2025-07-18T10:16:51.455377 image/jpeg 4221412 2025-07-18T10:16:51.215413 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia