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Humorous odyssey through classical music history.
If you’re into classical music with a side of humor, Stephen Fry delivers it in spades. Imagine getting a history lesson that's as entertaining as it is informative—with the added twist of Fry's wit weaving through tales of musical mastery and historical happenstance. This book doesn’t just tell you about music; it engages you with the narrative of our past through the lens of sound.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780330438568
Publisher: Pan Books
Date of Publication: 2005-09-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 825 readers)
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Humorous odyssey through classical music history.
If you’re into classical music with a side of humor, Stephen Fry delivers it in spades. Imagine getting a history lesson that's as entertaining as it is informative—with the added twist of Fry's wit weaving through tales of musical mastery and historical happenstance. This book doesn’t just tell you about music; it engages you with the narrative of our past through the lens of sound.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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