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Leonard Cohen
The Mystical Roots of Genius
Taschenbuch von Harry Freedman
Sprache: Englisch

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"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" --
"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" --
Über den Autor
Harry Freedman is Britain's leading author of popular works of Jewish culture and history. His publications include The Talmud: A Biography; Kabbalah: Secrecy, Scandal and the Soul; The Murderous History of Bible Translations; Reason to Believe and The Gospels' Veiled Agenda. He has written for the Guardian, Jewish Chronicle, Jewish Quarterly, Judaism Today and contributed to the Encyclopaedia of Modern Jewish Culture.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Illustrations
Foreword


Introduction
Leonard Cohen's Influences
The Bible as Allegory
Interlude: Leonard Cohen's Religious Education
Ideas from the Bible
Interlude: Kateri Tekakwitha
Heaven and Earth
Interlude: Leonard Cohen's Artwork
Prayer
Interlude: Leonard Cohen the cohen
Epilogue - A Modern-Day Paytan?

Acknowledgements
Permissions
Notes
Index of Song Titles
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Importe, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Biographien & Monographien
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: XIV
274 S.
ISBN-13: 9781399416498
ISBN-10: 1399416499
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Freedman, Harry
Hersteller: Bloomsbury UK
Bloomsbury Continuum
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestraße 122 a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com
Maße: 198 x 132 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Harry Freedman
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.04.2024
Gewicht: 0,218 kg
Artikel-ID: 127793795
Über den Autor
Harry Freedman is Britain's leading author of popular works of Jewish culture and history. His publications include The Talmud: A Biography; Kabbalah: Secrecy, Scandal and the Soul; The Murderous History of Bible Translations; Reason to Believe and The Gospels' Veiled Agenda. He has written for the Guardian, Jewish Chronicle, Jewish Quarterly, Judaism Today and contributed to the Encyclopaedia of Modern Jewish Culture.

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[...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis
List of Illustrations
Foreword


Introduction
Leonard Cohen's Influences
The Bible as Allegory
Interlude: Leonard Cohen's Religious Education
Ideas from the Bible
Interlude: Kateri Tekakwitha
Heaven and Earth
Interlude: Leonard Cohen's Artwork
Prayer
Interlude: Leonard Cohen the cohen
Epilogue - A Modern-Day Paytan?

Acknowledgements
Permissions
Notes
Index of Song Titles
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Importe, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Biographien & Monographien
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: XIV
274 S.
ISBN-13: 9781399416498
ISBN-10: 1399416499
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Freedman, Harry
Hersteller: Bloomsbury UK
Bloomsbury Continuum
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestraße 122 a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com
Maße: 198 x 132 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Harry Freedman
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.04.2024
Gewicht: 0,218 kg
Artikel-ID: 127793795
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