This collection of essays and critiques explores the art of songwriting from a variety of angles. Drawing on examples from classical and popular music, as well as literary and cultural theory, the contributors offer new insights into the creative process and the meaning of music in human experience. This book will appeal to musicians, writers, and anyone interested in the power of song to move and inspire.

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