Musical Instrument
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“A Musical Instrument” celebrates the power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit. A poet and a musician engage in a dialogue about the nature of music and its ability to affect emotions. Browning considers music to be a powerful force that can bring people together, provide comfort, and even promote social change.Book Details
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning
England
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English poet of the Victorian era, popular in Britain and the United States during her lifetime. Born in County Durham, the eldest of 11 children, Elizabeth Barrett...
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