A collection of poetry and prose interspersed with lyrics, discursive passages, and diary extracts from the legendary Canadian songwriter-poet
First published in 1978, the theme of this insightful and movingpoetry collectionis love with all its dilemmas. It is largely autobiographical in tone, offering the reader insights into Cohen'sprivateworld. From the 1950s and 1960s onward, Cohen's mournful, thought-provoking lyrics and poems have formed the backdrop to the musings of generations; this reissue, following on the huge success of his 2009 concerts, extends the experience to yet more new readers.
