The lyrics for "Alexandra Leaving" appeared in Leonard Cohen's The Book of Longing (2006). They are based on Constantine Cavafy's poem "The God Abandons Antony" (1911).
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The lyrics for "Alexandra Leaving" appeared in Leonard Cohen's The Book of Longing (2006). They are based on Constantine Cavafy's… read more
The lyrics for "Alexandra Leaving" appeared in Leonard Cohen's The Book of Longing (2006). They are based on Constantine Cavafy's poem "The God Abandons Antony" (1911).
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Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, Cohen received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize. Cohen pursued a career as a poet and no… read more
Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and ro… read more
Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Cohen was inducted into … read more