It was published in 1966, before he began his career as a singer-songwriter. Viking Press – precedes Canadian edition)īeautiful Losers is the second and final novel by Canadian writer and musician Leonard Cohen. Beautiful Losers gained great popularity when Cohen turned from writer to popular singer-songwriter, and it is remembered for having introduced postmodernism to the Canadian literary canon.First US edition (publ. Key scenes repeat themselves, and there is no intelligible timeline. In a similar manner, the plot is not a linear, coherent progression. It is noted for its excesses of language and sexuality, and it is filled with the mysticism and drug-use that is emblematic of the era (Goldie, 2003). The product is a complex novel that uses a range of literary techniques, allusions, and symbolism (Adria, 1990). Leonard Cohen wrote it while fasting and consuming amphetamines to focus his creativity. Beautiful Losers is an expression of the 1960's. With a letter from the recipient laid in mentioning how she sent a letter to Cohen fantasizing of sitting in a bubble bath, drinking champagne and listening to Cohen sing I'm Your Man. Am I in that bath or serenading from a distance? All good things to you LeonardÂCohen Toronto November 18, 1992." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Dear Susan Farrier MacKay, Thanks for your kind words. Beautiful Loser's gained great popularity when Cohen turned from writer to popular singer-songwriter, and it is remembered for having introduced postmodernism to the Canadian literary canon.įirst edition of Cohen's second and final novel.
Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page, "To William on his 60th Birthday warm regards Leonard Cohen Montreal 2008." Fine in a near fine dust jacket with only the lightest of wear. First edition of Cohen's second and final novel.
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