Cast a Diva: The Hidden Life of Maria Callas by Lyndsy Spence Paperback Book

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The first biography in over 15 years of Maria Callas, and the first to portray her as a feminist icon rather than a bitchy diva

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Maria Callas (192377) was the greatest opera diva of all time. Despite a career that remains unmatched by any prima donna, much of her life was overshadowed by her fiery relationship with Aristotle Onassis, who broke her heart when he left her for Jacqueline Kennedy, and her legendary tantrums on and off the stage. However, little is known about the woman behind the diva. She was a girl brought up between New York and Greece, who was forced to sing by her emotionally abusive mother and who left her family behind in Greece for an international career. Feted by royalty and Hollywood stars, she fought sexism to rise to the top, but there was one thing she wanted but could not have a happy private life. In Cast a Diva, bestselling author Lyndsy Spence draws on previously unseen documents to reveal the raw, tragic story of a true icon. AUTHOR: Lyndsy Spence is an author, historian and screenwriter who specialises in daring aristocratic women. She is the founder of The Mitford Society, an online community dedicated to the Mitford girls, and is the author of the bestselling biography The Grit in the Pearl: The Scandalous Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (The History Press, 2019).

Author Biography

LYNDSY SPENCE is a bestselling author, historian and screenwriter who specializes in daring aristocratic women. She is the founder of The Mitford Society, an online community dedicated to the Mitford girls and is a freelance book reviewer for The Lady. Her books include The Mitford Girls' Guide to Life, The Grit in the Pearl: The Scandalous Life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, The Mistress of Mayfair: Men, Money and the Marriage of Doris Delevingne, and Cast a Diva: The Hidden Life of Maria Callas. Her book on Maria Callas is being adapted into a documentary by a double-Oscar nominated production company.

Review

"Lyndsy Spence presents an in-depth and sympathetic picture of the woman behind the legend."

Review Quote

"The definitive Callas biography. Lyndsy Spence cuts through the wild rumor and sensationalist reporting of her life and paints a picture of a sad, abused, yet still fiery and passionate Maria. I couldnt put it down." --Gill Paul, author, Jackie and Maria

Description for Sales People

Now in paperback Explosive new revelations regarding Callas' private life - Her mother blackmailed her, her husband Giovanni Battista Meneghini stole from her, and shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis was violent and abandoned her for Jackie Kennedy. Drawing on original research and new information, this book examines the private world of Maria Callas against the backdrop of her career as opera's biggest star Features new interviews and has the support of the Maria Callas Alumni Association of the Music School of Kalamata, who have opened their archives to the author Lyndsy Spence was given access to three enormous collections which were bequeathed to various archives in 2019 and have never been published. Among the papers were Callas's letters revealing her innermost thoughts. Features hitherto unavailable information regarding Callas' death. The author says "I tracked down the neurologist who treated her before her death. Callas suffered from a neuromuscular disorder whose symptoms began in the 1950s, but she was dismissed by doctors as 'crazy'. It also explains the loss of her singing voice, which cut her career short." 20 illustrations b/w, 16 plates b/w Lyndsy Spence discusses the book _BdI

Details ISBN1803990260 Author Lyndsy Spence Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1803990260 ISBN-13 9781803990262 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-09-29 NZ Release Date 2022-09-29 Pages 320 Publication Date 2022-09-29 UK Release Date 2022-09-29 Subtitle The Hidden Life of Maria Callas Illustrations 16 Plates, black and white; 20 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780750994194 DEWEY 782.1092 Audience General We've got this

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