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From: elf@utcsri.UUCP (Eugene Fiume)
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Subject: Re: Leonard Cohen
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Date: Sun, 21-Jul-85 00:21:20 EDT
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> I think Leonard Cohen also published at least one book.  It's name 
> escapes me--but it is very strange.  It combines the story of a 18th
> century American Indian saint in Canada with the description of a 
> modern set of losers, one of whom gets crushed by an elevator.
> 
> It mixes sex, masochism and religion in a very interesting way.
> I particularly remember the characters shooting up Lourdes
> water instead of their usual heroin.
> 
> Does anyone remember the title?
> 
> -- 
> 
>                                      Sue Brezden
>                                      

I believe the book you're referring to is called _Beautiful Losers_.
He has also written several books of poetry, a more accessible novel
called _The Favourite Game_ (highly recommended).  Recently, he
has published _Death of a Lady's Man_ (I liked it but it's tough to fathom),
and a very recent book which I think is called _Book of Mercy_ (or is it
Psalms).  I've read some excerpts, and it's inspired stuff.
Glad to see that Cohen has not been forgotten.


Eugene Fiume
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