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The world of Leonard Cohen /

This edited volume examines the life, work, and legacy of Canadian songwriter, poet, and novelist Leonard Cohen. Contributions from international scholars and writers explore Cohen's artistic career across multiple disciplines, including music, literature, and film. The book addresses key theme...

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Main Authors: Shumway, David R. (Author, Editor), Nadel, Ira Bruce (Author), Stannard, Julian, 1962- (Author), Light, Alan (Author), DeCurtis, Anthony (Author), Mitchell, Gillian (Author), Weisbard, Eric (Author), Wolfson, Elliot R. (Author), Lebold, Cristophe (Author), Pally, Marcia (Author), Rae, Ian (Author), Mus, Francis (Author), Cameron, Laura (Author), Shedden, John (Actor) (Author), Yaffe, David, 1973- (Author), Hill, Sarah, 1966- (Author), Boucher, David, 1951- (Author), Glass, Loren (Author), de Young, Robert (Author), Boucher, Lucy J. (Author), Padgett, Ray (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2026.
Subjects:
Cohen, Leonard, > 1934-2016 > Criticism and interpretation.
Cohen, Leonard
Poets > Biography.
Novelists > Biography.
Musicians > Biography.
Poètes > Biographies.
Romanciers > Biographies.
Musiciens > Biographies.
Literary criticism.
Biographies.
Essays.
Critiques littéraires.
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Summary:This edited volume examines the life, work, and legacy of Canadian songwriter, poet, and novelist Leonard Cohen. Contributions from international scholars and writers explore Cohen's artistic career across multiple disciplines, including music, literature, and film. The book addresses key themes and influences in Cohen's work, such as religion, spirituality, popular music traditions, and Canadian and global literary culture, providing a comprehensive critical overview of his enduring cultural impact.
Physical Description:xvii, 378 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781009350594
1009350595