Tag Archives: Adah Menken

NAKED WAR and PEACE

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

“Naked Is As Naked Does…” Lady Godiva’s ride through 11th century Coventry–stark naked except for her flowing locks. Frank Harris (1856 – 1931), author of the infamous My Life and Loves, a five volume autobiography completed in the1920s, is the … Continue reading →

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Superwomen from the Wild West

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

A new German E-book has just come out by Ernst Probst from München / Wiesbaden (internet-zeitung): Superfrauen aus dem Wilden Westen. Among the high-profile women described in this wild west biography are: Calamity Jane, Katharina Tekakwitha, Lozen, superstar Adah Isaacs Menken, Mohongo, … Continue reading →

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Left, Right Dude

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin

“In the 19th century, Adah Isaacs Menken set a template for women bohemian authors in America. In the stage show Mazeppa, Menken showed off her body in flesh-colored tights, while in lush poetry books she showed off her soul.” The … Continue reading →