The Flame: Poems, Notebooks, Lyrics, Drawings — Leonard Cohen
Notebooks Drawings: The Flame is Leonard Cohen’s posthumous collection of poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and hand-drawn self-portraits. Its mix of writing and visual material offers Cohen readers a broad view of his creative work, though readers who want poetry alone may find the lyrics section less appealing.
At a glance
- Combines poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and hand-drawn self-portraits.
- Presented as Leonard Cohen’s final work as a poet.
- The Kindle listing specifies an illustrated English edition with 392 pages.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The mix of poems, notebooks, lyrics, and drawings gives the collection several facets of Cohen’s creative work.
- Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed for the Kindle edition.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Author | Leonard Cohen |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
| Publication date | October 2, 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 392 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0374718701 |
| File size | 41.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Leonard Cohen readers interested in poems alongside notebooks, lyrics, and drawings.
- Readers seeking a reflective, illustrated literary collection rather than a poetry-only volume.
- Gift buyers looking for a Cohen-focused collection.
Less suited to
- Readers who want poetry without song lyrics, which some customer feedback says could have been omitted.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as a valued collection of Cohen’s poetry and writings, with readers appreciating its glimpse into his creative life, readability, design, and gift appeal. Some feedback argues that the lyrics section could have been left out, a relevant trade-off for buyers seeking poetry rather than a mixed collection. The rating distribution is largely five-star, though aggregate ratings do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the collection’s content and Cohen’s writing.
- Feedback highlights readability, presentation, and suitability as a gift.
Negative themes
- Some customers say the song lyrics section could have been omitted.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback appreciates the combined writings but includes reservations about including song lyrics.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of material is included in The Flame?
The listing describes poems, diary excerpts, lyrics, and hand-drawn self-portraits by Leonard Cohen.
Is this a print edition?
The supplied product details describe a Kindle edition. They list 392 pages and a file size of 41.8 MB.
Does the Kindle edition support screen readers?
The listing says Screen Reader is Supported. It also lists enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip as enabled.
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