ISBN:
9780835608756
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0835608751
Language:
English
Pages:
xi, 202 Seiten
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Illustrationen
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23 cm
Edition:
1st Quest edition
DDC:
782.42166092
Keywords:
Lennon, John Religion
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Lennon, John Philosophy
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Lennon, John - 1940-1980
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Rock musicians Biography
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Musiciens rock - Biographies
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Philosophy
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Religion
;
Rock musicians
;
Biographies
;
Biographies
;
Biographies
;
Biography
Abstract:
"Here, for the first time is the spiritual odyssey of this remarkable artist ... Mining Lennon's lyrics, poetry, prose, and interviews, Gary Tillery tracks his thinking as it evolved from his troubled, working-class childhood throughout his many roles as Beatle, peacenik, social activist, and househusband."--Back cover
Description / Table of Contents:
The roots of rebellion. Nowhere land ; Rock 'n' roll ; Help! -- The long, dark cynical night. God ; Love ; Meditation ; Cynicism -- Life as work of art. Reborn artist ; Peace advocate ; Social activist ; Househusband -- Cynical idealism. Superstars ; Mind games ; Imagine ; Shining on.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-191) and index
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