Flame

The Flame is a collection of Leonard Cohen's last poems and writings, selected and arranged by him in the final months of his life. It includes an extensive selection from his notebooks, offering an intimate look into his life and mind. The book showcases Cohen's lyricism, ranging from transcendent to darkly funny, and explores the depths of our darkest questions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2018
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

The New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Poetry
The Last Word from the Late, Great Leonard Cohen

The Flame is a breathtaking compilation of Leonard Cohen's final poems and writings, meticulously curated and arranged by Cohen in the closing months of his remarkable life. Within this remarkable book, readers are treated to an extensive selection from Cohen's notebooks, showcasing a treasure trove of lyrics, prose pieces, and illustrations that he maintained in poetic form throughout his lifetime. This unparalleled access grants us an intimate glimpse into the life and mind of a singular artist and thinker, offering a profound testament to his enduring legacy.

An immensely powerful closing chapter in Cohen's illustrious literary career, The Flame showcases the full spectrum of Leonard Cohen's lyricism, ranging from the exquisitely transcendent to the darkly humorous. With a profound depth of emotion, these works oscillate between devastatingly sad and intriguingly strange, reflecting the poetic prowess of a poet and lyricist who has delved into the depths of our most profound questions, only to yearn for more.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 238 x 165 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786893130
Edition number: Main