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Here Lies the Heart
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The memoir reveals the vibrant and daring life of Mercedes de Acosta, an American poet and playwright known for her unapologetic lesbian relationships with prominent figures in Broadway and Hollywood during the early to mid-20th century. Highlighting her affairs with luminaries like Alla Nazimova, Isadora Duncan, and Greta Garbo, the book offers a candid glimpse into the personal lives of these iconic personalities. Written during a time of personal crisis, it captures the essence of an era marked by both artistic brilliance and societal constraints.
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Here Lies the Heart, Mercedes de Acosta
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Here Lies the Heart
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mercedes de Acosta
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 398
- ISBN13
- 9781684220144
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The memoir reveals the vibrant and daring life of Mercedes de Acosta, an American poet and playwright known for her unapologetic lesbian relationships with prominent figures in Broadway and Hollywood during the early to mid-20th century. Highlighting her affairs with luminaries like Alla Nazimova, Isadora Duncan, and Greta Garbo, the book offers a candid glimpse into the personal lives of these iconic personalities. Written during a time of personal crisis, it captures the essence of an era marked by both artistic brilliance and societal constraints.