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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leaf through summer Eight great Canadian reads for the cottage or the beach by Madeleine Partous [We're copying only the part dedicated to Book of Longing.] Book of Longing by Leonard Cohen (McClelland & Stewart, April 2006; $32.99) Canada's (arguably) greatest living poet and musician returns with a new, highly anticipated poetry collection after a 13-year hiatus. The verses, which include some ballads in altered form from his recent recording Ten New Songs, run the gamut from self-conscious to self-effacing; they're often simple, a mere two lines at times, but invariably striking and thought-provoking. In addition to his poems, Cohen has included his own art. Often erotic, always playful, these line drawings are a fine addition to the text. The poet's recent and highly publicized financial woes - he successfully sued a prior manager who allegedly made off with most of his money - are a burden to him and a boon to his fans. We can expect more than usual output from this highly talented and unpredictable Canadian icon in the coming years. Retrieved from www.doctorsreview.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back to Reviews & Articles. Welcome | Index | Works by Leonard Cohen | Reviews & Articles | Index of Titles / drawings, first lines & online poems | e-card | Credits & Thanks |
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