The Letters of Ruth Draper

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"A combination autobiography/biography permeated with an air of freshness and immediacy. At times the book becomes as suspenseful as a novel. [Draper's] voice is vibrant, filled with energy, curiosity, and constant delight at what she saw around her. An impressive body of correspondence by a remarkable artist and woman."-Washington Post "These Letters draw the measure of five decades with vivid observations; events from 1915 through 1956 are made intimately present. Like Draper herself, they are 'childlike in its best sense . . . attentive, warm-hearted, generous and sincere.' The result is a fittingly dramatic autobiography of the inner being. Highly recommended."-Library Journal "I have always felt that Ruth Draper was (with Martha Graham) the greatest individual performer that America has ever given us, and I count myself infinitely fortunate to have known her a little as a woman as well as having been given so much joy by the extraordinary and unique subtleties of her art."-Sir John Gielgud, from the Foreword

"It is the freshness of Ruth Draper's vision, maintained through all her years that is at the heart of these poignant, enchanting letters. A lovely, moving self-portrait." -Publishers Weekly