Fred Astaire
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A portrait of dancer extraordinaire Fred Astaire, telling the story of his life, his personality, his work habits, his modest pretensions, and his accomplishments.
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This is not a conventional biography; rather, it is a protracted essay that tries to answer the question: “Why was Fred Astaire so great?” Epstein is the best essayist I know. However, it is too long for what he wanted to accomplish.
