Leonard Cohen Poemsand Songs

Author: Leonard Cohen

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  • : 33.00 NZD
  • : 9781841597874
  • : Alfred A. Knopf
  • : Everyman's Library
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  • : 0.23
  • : February 2011
  • : 165mm X 20mm X 111mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 29.99
  • : April 2011
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  • : books

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  • : Leonard Cohen
  • : Everyman's Library Pocket Poets
  • : hardback with dustjacket
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  • : English
  • : 811.54
  • : very good
  • : 2012371245
  • : 256
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Barcode 9781841597874
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Description

This anthology contains a cross-section covering his career, including such legendary songs as "Suzanne", "Sisters of Mercy", "Bird on the Wire", "Famous Blue Raincoat" and "I'm Your Man" and searingly memorable poems from many collections including "Flowers for Hitler", "Beautiful Losers" and "Death of a Lady's Man". Encompassing the erotic and the melancholy, the mystical and the sardonic, this volume showcases a writer of dazzling intelligence and live-wire emotional immediacy.

Promotion info

Leonard Cohen has evolved into an international cult figure who transcends genres and generations. This is a selection of his lyrics and poems

Author description

LEGENDARY ARTIST: Leonard Cohen has produced 17 albums and 12 books. He is still writing and performing, and his songs have been covered by new generations of singers including U2, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright and Teddy Thompson.