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Musicophilia: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion. It can persuade us to buy something, or remind us of our first date. It can lift us out of depression when nothing else can. It can get us dancing to its beat. But the power of music goes much, much further. Indeed, music occupies more areas of our brain than language does–humans are a musical species.

Quick facts about Musicophilia

  • Title: Musicophilia
  • Author: Oliver Sacks
  • First published: 2007
  • Genre: psychology, alzheimer’s disese, amnesia
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL277255W

Where to read Musicophilia

Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Musicophilia about?

Music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion.

Who wrote Musicophilia?

Musicophilia was written by Oliver Sacks.

When was Musicophilia published?

Musicophilia was first published in 2007.

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