Leonard cohen author leonard cohen is a canadian singersongwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Beautiful losers ebook by leonard cohen 9780307778574. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 243 pages and is available in paperback format. Download leonard cohen s legacy is that of one of the most literate, daring, and affecting poetsongwriters in the world.
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