The Flame: Poems, Notebooks, Lyrics, Drawings
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- Synopsis
- A Stirring Mosaic of Leonard Cohen: Poet, Lyricist and ArtistDive into The Flame, a profound exploration of the celebrated poet and musician, Leonard Cohen. This final work, hailed as a top read by Vogue, TIME, and The Washington Post, offers a rich blend of his life's work, sure to ignite the imagination of Cohen's enduring fans and newcomers alike.With his works spanning generations and continents, Cohen is a remarkable figure who continues to captivate audiences—his ground trodden upon by “very, very few” (Bono).The Flame provides a deeply personal view of Cohen, weaving a vivid tapestry of poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and intimate hand-drawn self-portraits. This trailblazing collection presents a multi-faceted view of a life lived passionately.“This volume contains my father’s final efforts as a poet,” writes Cohen’s son, Adam Cohen, in his foreword. “It was what he was staying alive to do, his sole breathing purpose at the end.”Whether you’re a lyricist, musician, or a Cohen devotee, The Flame is a glowing tribute to Leonard Cohen that’s sure to inspire and captivate.
- Copyright:
- 2018
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 288 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780374718701
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780374156060
- Publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Date of Addition:
- 09/04/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Music
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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