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Greek Fire: The Story Of Maria Callas And Aristotle Onassis,Used
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The Love Affair Of Maria Callas And Aristotle Onassis Scandalized And Fascinated The World From The Moment It Began In 1959 During A Cruise On The Fabled Yacht Christina. In The Decades Since, Dozens Of Books Have Been Written About The Incandescent Diva Who Transformed Opera And The Promethean Tycoon Who Revolutionized International Shipping, But None Has Focused On The Tempestuous Relationship Between Them, Which Is Widely Thought To Have Collapsed Following Onassis Celebrated Marriage To Jacqueline Kennedy In 1968.Now, Nicholas Gage, Author Of The Acclaimed International Bestseller Eleni And A Former Investigative Reporter For The New York Times, Gives Us The First And Only Full Account Of This Fateful Romance, Presenting Startling New Information He Has Uncovered. Gage Was Able To Persuade The Couples Associates, Relatives, And Close Friendssome Of Whom Had Never Spoken Beforeto Share Their Most Intimate Recollections. He Also Gained Access To Some Of Callas Most Private Papers, Which Provide An Utterly New View Of Her Personal Life. His Narrative Shows Us That The Callas And Onassis Relationship, Far From Being A Passing Dalliance, Was In Fact The Deepest And Longestlasting Emotional Commitment Either Of Them Ever Knew.Gage Meticulously Reconstructs The Events Leading To The Affair, From Callas And Onassis First Meeting At A Masked Ball In Venice In 1957 To The Tycoons Pursuit Of Her Throughout Europe, Culminating In The 1959 Cruise. It Was During This Threeweek Summer Holiday, Hosted By Onassis And His Wife, Tina, That Aristotle And Marias Daily Encounters Ignited Passions Before The Alarmed Eyes Of The Crew And Other Illustrious Guests, Including Sir Winston And Lady Churchill. We Follow The Couple Through The Ensuing Press Hysteria And The Rancor Of Their Shattered Marriages; The Days Of Bliss And Battles On The Island Hideaway Of Skorpios; The Agonizing Deterioration Of Callas Voice; And The Strange Covert Courtship Onassis Conducted Prior To His Marriage To The Widow Of The American President, A Surprise That Stunned The World Once Again And Nearly Destroyed Callas.Within Days Of His Marriage To Jacqueline Kennedy, Onassis Was Back At Marias Door. Although They Were Never To Marry, The Relationship Between The Tycoon And The Diva, Gage Reveals, Would Continue And Deepen, Through Tragedies And Trials, Until The End Of Their Lives.Penetrating The Mass Of Published Misinformation Concerning His Subjects, Nicholas Gage Gives Us The Most Reliable Account Ever Of These Legendary Figures, A Brilliant Dual Biography Of Two Icons Of The Golden Age Of Glamour. Greek Fire Is An Operatic Spectacle Of Desire And Loss, Certain To Transform Our Understanding Of Some Of The Most Compelling Personalities Ever To Capture Our Imagination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Greek Fire: The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis'? A: The book explores the tumultuous love affair between opera singer Maria Callas and shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, detailing their relationship from its beginnings in 1959 until their deaths.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nicholas Gage, a former investigative reporter for the New York Times and the writer of the best-seller 'Eleni'.
- Q: When was 'Greek Fire' published? A: 'Greek Fire' was published on October 3, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Greek Fire' contain? A: 'Greek Fire' contains 448 pages.
- Q: Is this book considered a biography? A: Yes, 'Greek Fire' is a dual biography that provides an in-depth look at the lives and relationship of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the private lives of Callas and Onassis, including previously undisclosed information about their relationship and personal struggles.
- Q: Does the book include any previously unpublished materials? A: Yes, Nicholas Gage had access to some of Callas' private papers and interviews with associates, offering new perspectives on their relationship.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Greek Fire'? A: The book explores themes of love, desire, loss, public scrutiny, and the impact of fame on personal relationships.
- Q: Is 'Greek Fire' suitable for readers interested in historical accounts? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers interested in historical accounts of 20th-century cultural icons and their complex personal lives.