Synopses & Reviews
Why is it that Leonard Cohen receives the sort of reverence we reserve for a precious few living artists? Why are his songs, three or four decades after their original release, suddenly gracing the charts, blockbuster movie sound tracks, and television singing competitions? And why is it that while most of his contemporaries are either long dead or engaged in uninspired nostalgia tours, Cohen is at the peak of his powers and popularity?
Review
"A spiritual odyssey. . . . Thoughtful, ruminative . . . learned, eloquent . . . artful and precise." David Yaffe
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"Lively, erudite and affecting. . . . Leibovitz makes a convincing case that Cohen has claimed his rightful place within the prophetic tradition that inspired him all along." Christian Science Monitor
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"An elegant, beautifully crafted book that Cohen's fans will instinctively understand." Washington Post
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"Well crafted and captivatingly written." Ruth Rosen Truthdig
Synopsis
Brings to life a passionate poet-turned-musician and what compels him and his work.
About the Author
Liel Leibovitz is a senior writer for Tablet magazine and teaches at New York University. He is the coauthor of Fortunate Sons, Lili Marlene, and The Chosen Peoples. He lives in New York City.