Leonard Cohen

Born in 1934 in Westmount and passing away in 2016 in Los Angeles, Leonard Cohen was a Canadian poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter. A towering figure in contemporary music and literature, he gained worldwide acclaim for songs such as Suzanne, So Long, Marianne, and Hallelujah. Alongside his musical career, he published several poetry collections, including Book of Mercy, Stranger Music, and Book of Longing, the latter two translated in Québec by his friend Michel Garneau. Cohen remains an enduring icon whose work blends spirituality, sensuality, and literary depth.