Beatles: letras ilustradas

* The Beatles' song lyrics read as poetry: an artistic and detailed approach to each of the songs. * The stories, themes, and ideas that inspired 178 songs by this iconic group, and each of its members, are analyzed. * Artwork, photographs, and illustrations bring the Fab Four's songs to life. "Are Beatles lyrics poems? The truth is, no. Poems possess their own inherent music; lyrics are full of empty spaces waiting for the sounds of guitars, keyboards, and drums to fill them. However, in many of their songs, the Beatles used poetic techniques and drew inspiration from poets. What they did achieve, and significantly so, was to fulfill the traditional function of poetry by bringing the tribe together and expressing their desires, fears, and joys. "Most of us are unable to recite a poem by Ted Hughes or Robert Frost by heart, but many of us can sing 'All You Need Is Love' or 'Hey Jude.' We have their lyrics etched into our brains." [Steve Turner, London]