A ballet of lepers: a novel and stories
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Pleshoyano, Alexandra, 1962- editor.
Published:
New York : Grove Press, 2022.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.
Physical Desc:
256 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
1 copy on order.
Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction
FIC COH
Description
"A never-before-published early novel and stories by the legendary musician, songwriter, and New York Times-bestselling poet Leonard Cohen. In A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories, readers will discover that the magic that animated Cohen's unforgettable body of work was present from the very beginning of his career. The pieces in this collection, written between 1956 and 1961 and including short fiction, a radio play, and a stunning early novel, offer startling insights into Cohen's imagination and creative process. Cohen explores themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire in all its sacred and profane dimensions to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence"--
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FICTION COHEN
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC COHEN
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Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
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North Branford/Smith Adult Fiction
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780802160478, 0802160476
Notes
Description
"A never-before-published early novel and stories by the legendary musician, songwriter, and New York Times-bestselling poet Leonard Cohen. In A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories, readers will discover that the magic that animated Cohen's unforgettable body of work was present from the very beginning of his career. The pieces in this collection, written between 1956 and 1961 and including short fiction, a radio play, and a stunning early novel, offer startling insights into Cohen's imagination and creative process. Cohen explores themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire in all its sacred and profane dimensions to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Cohen, L., & Pleshoyano, A. (2022). A ballet of lepers: a novel and stories. First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition. Grove Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Cohen, Leonard, 1934-2016 and Alexandra Pleshoyano. 2022. A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories. Grove Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Cohen, Leonard, 1934-2016 and Alexandra Pleshoyano, A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories. Grove Press, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cohen, Leonard, and Alexandra Pleshoyano. A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories. First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition. Grove Press, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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