Becoming Modern

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Exploring the life of Mina Loy, this biography delves into her significant role in the avant-garde movement and her connections with influential figures like Gertrude Stein, Marcel Duchamp, and the Surrealists. Born in London to a mixed heritage, Loy's journey through pivotal modernist circles in cities like Florence, New York, and Paris highlights her artistic contributions and personal relationships, especially with boxer-poet Arthur Cravan. Carolyn Burke presents a vivid portrait of Loy, reshaping the narrative of modernism through her unique experiences and impact.