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The shock of recognition : the books and music that have inspired me / Barry Jones

by Barry Jones

This volume explores the literature and music that have shaped a lifetime of intellectual inquiry. It analyses the influence of major works by composers and writers, including Mozart, Bach, Shakespeare, and Tolstoy, to encourage a deeper engagement with the arts.

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