Letters from Yelena
by Guy Mankowski
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Pub Date 1 Oct 2012 | Archive Date 31 Oct 2013
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My letters to you, my darling Noah, will be maps, in which I hope I can
be found.
Yelena, a brilliant but flawed Ukrainian ballerina, comes to the UK to fulfil
her dreams and dance in one of ballet’s most prestigious roles: Giselle. While
researching content for his new book, Yelena meets Noah, and here begins a
journey of discovery.
Life takes an unexpected turn, and the two
write letters in which they try to provide a blueprint of their lives and find
their way back to each other. But during this process, Yelena visits the
darkest corners of her life and, before she knows it, her past begins to catch
up with her in ways she can’t control.
A dark, intricate labyrinth, Letters from Yelena explores the depths of
one woman’s own inner torment, the extremes to which we can be taken, and
whether or not there is a way out.
Advance Praise
‘It’s unusual to find a young male writer who can write with such sensitivity and maturity. Guy Mankowski’s portrayal of the ballerina Yelena is wholly convincing… a writer of great talent.’ Dr. Andrew Crumey, Longlisted for The Man Booker Prize
Guy’s debut novel The Intimates was chosen as a ‘Must Read’ for New Writing North’s Read Regional 2011 campaign.
‘The book has more emotional and intellectual depth in a chapter than the entirety of The Black Swan… romantic, dark, uncompromising, and beautiful.’ - Hanna Jameson, author and ballerina
‘Unfolding through the letters between a Ukrainian dancer and her lover, the novel explores art and how people use it in their lives to complex and compelling effect.’ - Attitude Magazine
‘A beautifully written story with convincing characters and a good if sometimes heart-breaking plot. Overall, a great novel from Mankowski’ - Novel Kicks
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Guy Mankowski was raised on the Isle of Wight and currently lives in Newcastle where he is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing.In 2011 Guy was awarded a Research and Development Grant by the Arts Council which allowed him to travel to St Petersburg and research the lives of the young ballerina’s there. He worked backstage at the famous Mariinsky Theatre and was one of the few English people to ever be granted unmitigated access to the prestigious Vaganova Academy.
Guy was a Writer in Residence for the North East based Dora Frankel Dance company, sitting in on the development of a new production, One Small Step / One More Step.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781909039100 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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