Irony, Satire, Parody and the Grotesque in the Music of Shostakovich: A Theory of Musical Incongruities

Irony, Satire, Parody and the Grotesque in the Music of Shostakovich: A Theory of Musical Incongruities

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Irony, Satire, Parody and the Grotesque in the Music of Shostakovich: A Theory of Musical Incongruities

Irony, Satire, Parody and the Grotesque in the Music of Shostakovich: A Theory of Musical Incongruities

Written by Esti Sheinberg
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Published December 29, 2000
ISBN 4961810
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Esti Sheinberg writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Esti Sheinberg lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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