So Long, Marianne

Name: So Long, Marianne
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SKU: 9781770414204
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A Love Story

By Kari Hesthamar

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So Long, Marianne by Kari Hesthamar is a captivating biography that delves into the life and relationship between musician Leonard Cohen and his muse, Marianne Ihlen. The book explores their passionate connection, rich with detailed personal anecdotes and reflections, from their first meeting on the Greek island of Hydra to their enduring bond over the years. Through intimate letters, interviews, and unseen photographs, it offers a vivid portrayal of love, art, and personal transformation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the intertwined lives of artists and muses, as it delves into the real-life relationship between Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen. This biography offers an intimate glimpse into their love story, exploring themes of passion, creativity, and the timeless bond between musician and muse. It's perfect for those who appreciate stories about love and inspiration within the artistic community.

Translated from the Norwegian edition, the story of the enigmatic beauty who captured the hearts of Axel Jensen and Leonard Cohen — now in trade paper

Description

At 22, Marianne Ihlen travelled to the Greek island of Hydra with Norwegian writer Axel Jensen. While Axel wrote, Marianne kept house, until Axel abandoned her and their newborn son for another woman.

One day while Marianne was shopping in a little grocery store, in walked a man who asked her to join him and some friends outside at their table. He introduced himself as Leonard Cohen, then a little-known Canadian poet.

Complemented by previously unpublished poems, letters and photographs, So Long, Marianne is an intimate, honest account of Marianne's life story.

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So Long, Marianne is praised for providing a richly textured and revealing glimpse into the life of Marianne Ihlen, with a focus on her time in the artistic milieu of the '60s, particularly on the Greek island of Hydra. The book is noted for its insights into Leonard Cohen's experiences and contains rare, unpublished poems and letters. Reviewers appreciate the book's nostalgic portrayal of a bohemian era and its appeal to Cohen enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781770414204

Publisher: ECW Press,Canada

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2017

Country: Canada

Imprint: ECW Press,Canada

Edition: No Edition

Illustration: 25 Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Helle V. Goldman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Kari Hesthamar Non-Fiction

About the Author

Award-winning journalist Kari Hesthamar wrote this book based on lengthy conversations with Marianne Ihlen before her death in 2016 and supplemented by interviews with Leonard Cohen. Kari lives in Norway. Helle V. Goldman spent her childhood on the Greek island of Hydra and in Providence, Rhode Island. She resides with her husband and daughter on yet another island, this time in Norway — above the Arctic Circle — where she is the chief editor of an international scientific journal.