About
Leonard Cohen, born in Montreal in 1934, is a major figure in music and literature. After studying at McGill, he published his first poetry collection in 1956, then two novels in the 1960s. Settling on the Greek island of Hydra, he turned to music and released his first album in 1967. His work, marked by deep spirituality, includes iconic songs like 'Suzanne' and 'Hallelujah.' He received numerous honors, including the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature in 2011. He died in Los Angeles in 2016, a few weeks after the release of his final album.
* 1934-09-21 — † 2016-11-07
Major works
- Let Us Compare Mythologies (1956)poetry
- The Favourite Game (1963)novel
- Beautiful Losers (1966)novel
- Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967)album
- You Want It Darker (2016)album
Key milestones
- 1991Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada.
- 2008Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
- 2011Receives the Prince of Asturias Award for Literature.
Themes
SpiritualityLoveSolitudeMortalityDesire
Sources: fpa.es · ggpaa.ca
