Binding: Hardcover
Description: A magnificent hardcover collection of song lyrics and poems from across the storied career of one of the most daring and affecting poet - songwriters in the world. In the more than half century since his first book of poems was published Leonard Cohen has evolved into an international cult figure who transcends genres and generations. This anthology contains a cross section of his five decades of influential work 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 his many acclaimed poetry 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." Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards printing on acid - free cream - colored paper with full - cloth cases with two - color foil stamping decorative endpapers silk ribbon markers European - style half - round spines and a full - color illustrated jacket.
Title: Poems And Songs
Author(s): Cohen Leonard, Robert Faggen
Publisher: Random House Usa Inc
Barcode: 9780307595836
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 4/5/2011
Series: Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series
Category: Poetry