Words And Music
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: William Mayne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear, fading and chipping to DJ with some rips. Denting and light discolouration to board. Tanning to block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible.
Words And Music presents a captivating narrative that intertwines the power of language with the evocative nature of sound. This imaginative work illustrates how spoken words can possess a rhythm and melody akin to music, inviting readers into a world where linguistic expression takes on a vibrant, auditory dimension. The prose, rich with poetic sensibility, chronicles the subtle harmonies and dissonances found in everyday speech and the natural world. It argues for a deeper appreciation of the sonic qualities inherent in communication, offering a unique perspective on the art of storytelling. This enchanting volume will resonate with those who cherish the beauty of both literature and music.
Author: William Mayne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear, fading and chipping to DJ with some rips. Denting and light discolouration to board. Tanning to block and pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible.
Words And Music presents a captivating narrative that intertwines the power of language with the evocative nature of sound. This imaginative work illustrates how spoken words can possess a rhythm and melody akin to music, inviting readers into a world where linguistic expression takes on a vibrant, auditory dimension. The prose, rich with poetic sensibility, chronicles the subtle harmonies and dissonances found in everyday speech and the natural world. It argues for a deeper appreciation of the sonic qualities inherent in communication, offering a unique perspective on the art of storytelling. This enchanting volume will resonate with those who cherish the beauty of both literature and music.