Ten years after Leonard Cohen's death, this talk takes a closer look at the life and art of the Canadian poet and songwriter. Literary historian and music journalist Espen Strunk presents Cohen's career and the existential themes that run through his work, from the debut Let Us Compare Mythologies from 1956 to the final album released shortly before his death in the autumn of 2016.
Leonard Cohen was known for his poetic lyrics and songs that bring together literature, faith, love, and darkness. The event takes place at Trekanten - bibliotek & kulturhus. The instructor is Esben Strunk (b. 1980), journalist and author, with an MA in literary history and for many years affiliated with the music magazine GAFFA. A ticket must be purchased or ordered.
