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Anthony Burgess's brilliance as an essayist and his passion for music are united in The Devil Prefers Mozart, the largest collection of his music essays ever assembled.

Exploring the complexities of music and its impact, this book presents a unique tribute to Mozart, blending celestial dialogues with fictional elements. Set against a backdrop of modern conflict, it features multiple personas engaging in discussions that aim to uncover the essence of music. Through a creative mix of narrative forms, including an opera libretto and film script fragments, the author delves into the bewildering yet comforting nature of Mozart's work, ultimately seeking to illuminate the profound questions surrounding music's meaning.

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have highlighted its importance, emphasizing its role in understanding historical and societal contexts. The content is essential for those interested in the evolution of thought and culture throughout history.

Exploring the interplay between literature and music, Anthony Burgess delves into composition, poetry, and prose, sharing his personal experiences as both a novelist and composer. The work examines how these art forms influence and enhance one another, offering insights into their creative processes and the emotional connections they evoke.

The Collected Poems of the acclaimed Manchester-born poet, novelist, screenwriter and composer Anthony Burgess.

Traces the life of the English author, D.H. Lawrence, and examines the development of his fiction and poetry.

In John 17, Jesus prayed for the unity of the church. Yet today, we tend to accept disunity as inevitable. In this book, Anthony Burgess calls us to addresses the spiritual and visible unity that Jesus desires for His people. Burgess speaks of how union and communion with Christ and His people are "the life and comfort of believers." Giving careful consideration of what Christian unity should look like, Burgess excels at uncovering common causes of division and promoting means to advance unity among God's people.

"First published by Faber and Faber Ltd. 1965"--Copyright page.