Parasites of Heaven

<b>To mark the publication of Leonard Cohen's final book, <i>The Flame</i>, McClelland & Stewart is proud to reissue six beautiful editions of Cohen's cherished early works of poetry. <br><br><i>A freshly packaged series for devoted Leonard Cohen fans and those who wish to discover one of the world's most adored and celebrated writers.</i></b><br><br>Originally published by McClelland & Stewart in 1966, <i>Parasites of Heaven</i> came in the wake of the success of Cohen's second novel, <i>Beautiful Losers</i>. While not as ambitious as his three previous collections, <i>Parasites of Heaven</i> is an essential document in Cohen's evolution as it contains poems that would go on to form the basis of some of his most beloved songs, including "Suzanne" and "Avalanche."