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Discover 'A Clockwork Counterpoint,' the groundbreaking book that delves deep into the intricate relationship between music and literature through the life of Anthony Burgess. This essential read is perfect for enthusiasts of literary analysis and music composition, plus it reveals how Burgess's musical talent intricately weaves through iconic works like 'A Clockwork Orange.' With its examination of sonata form structure and Burgess's unique perspective on the bond between music and his personal relationships, this title offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most prolific authors. First published in 2014 by Manchester University Press, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9780719072055) will enrich your understanding of Burgess's legacy and the essential role of music in his life. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the dual creative life of a remarkable artist through 'A Clockwork Counterpoint.' Don't forget: shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719072055
Year: 2014
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
A Clockwork Counterpoint is the first book to examine the musical side of Anthony Burgess, an astonishingly prolific, underrated and talented composer, revealing how his lifelong involvement in music is an essential key toward understanding his life and work.
Whether explaining the sonata form structure of A Clockwork Orange and the musical underpinnings of dozens of his other novels, his distinctive views on the interrelationship between music and literature, music's role in his ties to his father and wives, or what his compositions tell us about his troubled relationship with his son, A Clockwork Counterpoint illuminates Burgess's dual creative life, providing the first complete portrait of a prodigious artist whose musical accomplishments have remained largely unknown until now. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719072055
Year: 2014
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
A Clockwork Counterpoint is the first book to examine the musical side of Anthony Burgess, an astonishingly prolific, underrated and talented composer, revealing how his lifelong involvement in music is an essential key toward understanding his life and work.
Whether explaining the sonata form structure of A Clockwork Orange and the musical underpinnings of dozens of his other novels, his distinctive views on the interrelationship between music and literature, music's role in his ties to his father and wives, or what his compositions tell us about his troubled relationship with his son, A Clockwork Counterpoint illuminates Burgess's dual creative life, providing the first complete portrait of a prodigious artist whose musical accomplishments have remained largely unknown until now. -- .