Book Recommendation?

Debate on Leonard Cohen's poetry (and novels), both published and unpublished. Song lyrics may also be discussed here.
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Jeanne_d'Arc
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Book Recommendation?

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Hi,

Can someone please recommend me my first Leonard Cohen poetry book? I love the music but have never read any of his books,

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dharma
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Re: Book Recommendation?

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Stranger Music (1993) is probably the best starting place as it's his most complete selection of poems and songs.

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That said, my favourite Leonard book is his novel Beautiful Losers. :D
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Jeanne_d'Arc
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Re: Book Recommendation?

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Thanks! I'll check it out.
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