The author teaches a child one kind of alphabet, even as he himself learns another
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Learning a new language calls attention to sounds. Learning a new alphabet calls attention to minute facts of form. Shapes are representative of other known shapes. An A is a fusion of leaning shapes separated by a firm crossbar. Or two lovers kissing across a tale. The Greek alphabet derived for the Roman alphabet and it's hapes are also epresentative shapes
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1999
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Classical appeal
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In an effort to broaden their audiences, symphony orchestras are increasingly bringing classical and contemporary musicians. A composer describes one such 'crossover' effort with a rock singer and the Oregon Symphony orchestra.
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1997
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