Nancy Cunard : heiress, muse, political idealist

Detailed biography of Nancy Cunard (1896-1965): She was born in London as the only child of an English baronet and an American beauty. She moved to Paris in 1920 and became involved in society and the art world and later in journalism. She reported about and passionately championed anti fascism and anti racism. She had love affairs and relationships with many artists and was an inspiration for their work. Includes bibliographical references and index. XVI, 447 p., [32] p. pl. : ill. ; 24 cm