He considered music a liberating force: it liberated him from loneliness, introversion, the dust of the library; it opened the door of his body and allowed his soul to step out into the world and make friends.
The protagonist views music as a powerful means of freedom that transcends his solitude and introverted nature. It serves as an escape from the confines of his intellectual life, particularly the isolation found within the walls of a library. This connection to music enables him to break free from his seclusion and engage with the world around him.
Through music, he discovers a pathway for his spirit to emerge and interact...