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Leonard Cohen

The Mystical Roots of Genius

By: Harry Freedman

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Leonard Cohen

The Mystical Roots of Genius

By: Harry Freedman

Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.' - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks 'Among the finest volumes on Cohen's life and lyrics ... An exploration which would have intrigued and engaged Leonard himself.' - John McKenna, writer and friend of Leonard Cohen Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen's profound and unmistakable lyrics. The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them. Cohen's music is studded with allusions to Jewish and Christian tradition, to stories and ideas drawn from the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah. From his 1967 classic 'Suzanne', through masterpieces like 'Hallelujah' and 'Who by Fire', to his final challenge to the divinity, 'You Want It Darker' he drew on spirituality for inspiration and as a tool to create understanding, clarity and beauty. Born into a prominent and scholarly Jewish family in Montreal, Canada, Cohen originally aspired to become a poet, before turning to song writing and eventually recording his own compositions. Later, he became immersed in Zen Buddhism, moving in 1990 to a Zen monastery on Mount Baldy, California where he remained for some years. He died, with immaculate timing, on the day before Donald Trump was elected in 2016, leaving behind him a legacy that will be felt for generations to come. Leonard Cohen: The Mystical Roots of Genius looks deeply into the imagination of one of the greatest singers and lyricists of our time, providing a window on the landscape of his soul. Departing from traditional biographical approaches, Freedman explores song by song how Cohen reworked myths and prayers, legends and allegories with an index of songs at the end of the book for readers to search by their favourites. By the end the reader will be left with a powerful understanding of Cohen's story, together with a far broader insight into the mystical origins of his inimitable work.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472987284

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9781472987280

The Three Harrys

By: Harry Rasky

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The Three Harrys

By: Harry Rasky

The autobiography of Harry Rasky. one of Canada's leading producers of documentary films.

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160

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Oakville, ON. : Mosaic Press

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0889627002

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9780889627000

Leonard Cohen

The Mystical Roots of Genius

By: Harry Freedman

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The Mystical Roots of Genius

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1472987268

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9781472987266

J. K. Rowling

British Harry Potter Legend

By: Daniel Harry

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J. K. Rowling

British Harry Potter Legend

By: Daniel Harry

What do you know about the world's greatest writer of all time? Her creation of Harry Potter alone in the 7 book series is the largest selling in the world. Her books have been translated into eighty languages. The films made from that book series and its spin-offs are the third highest-grossing film franchise of all time. She has progressed from being an unemployed nearly starving single mother to a self-made billionaire in the past thirty years. And her participation - personally and through financial support - in charitable causes has brought her name to the awareness of millions, if not billions, of people worldwide. J K Rowling has hidden potentials which will interest you to read about. Kindly Join us now on the inside page.

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102

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Independently Published

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9798479890703

Laurel & Hardy

By: Harry Lime

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Laurel & Hardy

By: Harry Lime

Laurel and Hardy were a comedy duo who performed during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, comprising Englishman Stan Laurel (June 16th, 1890 ? February 23rd, 1965), with American Oliver Hardy (January 18th, 1892 ? August 7th, 1957). They became famous for their slapstick comedy during the late 1920s to the mid-1940s, with Laurel playing the clumsy and childlike friend of the pompous bully Hardy. The duo's signature tune known as "The Cuckoo Song", "Ku-Ku", or "The Dance of the Cuckoos," was played over the opening credits of their movies, having become as emblematic of the duo as their bowler hats.

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215

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Lulu.com

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0244163871

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9780244163877

High Company; Sketches of Courage and Comradeship

By: Harry Lee

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High Company; Sketches of Courage and Comradeship

By: Harry Lee

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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192

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READ BOOKS

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1409704386

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9781409704386

Howard Hughes

The Untold Story

By: Peter H. Brown,Pat H. Broeske

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Howard Hughes

The Untold Story

By: Peter H. Brown,Pat H. Broeske

At the time of his death in 1976, Howard Hughes was thought of primarily as a reclusive billionaire. This investigation seeks to shed new light on this eccentric figure, and to reveal the truth about his many relationships, his participation in the Watergate scandal, and his mysterious death.

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0316909076

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9780316909075

Book's by Harry Rasky

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

The Three Harrys

The Three Harrys

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling

Laurel & Hardy

Laurel & Hardy

High Company; Sketches of Courage and Comradeship

High Company; Sketches of Courage and Comradeship

Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

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