Beautiful Losers by Leonard Cohen
Set against the backdrop of 1960s Canada, this novel weaves a complex tapestry of love, obsession, and spiritual longing through the lives of three main characters: a nameless narrator, his enigmatic wife Edith, and their mutual friend F. The narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, blending historical events, indigenous folklore, and personal reflections, as the characters grapple with their desires and identities. The story delves into themes of cultural dislocation, the search for meaning, and the transformative power of love, all while challenging conventional storytelling with its experimental style and poetic prose.
The 11520th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 243-256
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- Luis Alberto Urrea's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))