{"title":"Jeffrey Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeffrey Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives rich in character and atmosphere, drawing readers into intricately woven tales that explore the depths of human experience. His work in \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e delves into everyday complexities with poignant insight and subtle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of thoughtful storytelling will appreciate Lewis's ability to portray life's contradictions with authenticity and grace, offering stories that resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leonard-cohen-by-jeffrey-lewis-9781914979156","title":"Leonard Cohen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA man who shares his name with a famous singer must grapple with his identity, purpose, and love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeonard Cohen: A Novel\u003c\/em\u003e centres on an everyman named Leonard Cohen—a would-be artist, a would-be lover, and a would-be tragic figure. He is haunted by the greatness of his namesake. Leonard struggles to compete, to be more than a punchline in his own mind. His greatest struggle is to write a single song as great as even the least of the legendary Leonard Cohen's songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Leonard's journey is Daphne. Their meeting on a Greek island unfolds as a contemporary fable of Daphne and Apollo. Yet, even with Daphne, Leonard is overshadowed by the \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e Leonard Cohen, whom he fears is the real Apollo. The ancient myth haunts their destined love affair, and Leonard’s life evolves into a mystery, a miracle, and a myth all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, Apollo fell hard for Daphne, who ultimately turned herself into a laurel tree. No less a fate awaits the protagonists of this slender yet universal novel, where art, love, and fame intertwine fatefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431417495788,"sku":"9781914979156","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781914979156.jpg?v=1774557780"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jeffrey-lewis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}