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“Music - not just the lyrics, but the music itself - expresses confused or illicit passions: rage, lust, envy, frustration, channeling these energies and creating an outlet for them.”

Quote by Sarah Churchwell

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Sarah Churchwell
Sarah Churchwell

Sarah Churchwell is a British scholar born in 1970. Her research interests focus on literature, history, and cultural criticism. She is known for her in-depth analysis and critical thinking of literary works. more

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