Leonard Cohen: THE SPICE-BOX OF EARTH — Side A
Summary
Hosts Evan and Ian welcome Leonard Cole to discuss Leonard Cohen’s 1961 poetry collection, *The Spice Box of Earth*. They explore Cohen’s early life, including his romance with Georgiana Sherman, his travels to London and Hydra, and his relationship with Marianne Ihlen. The episode also covers his brief, romanticized trip to Cuba during the missile crisis and his desire to make poetry accessible to a broader audience.
Topics discussed
Sponsor message for DistroKid Direct
Introduction and Leonard Cohen book editions
Spice Box of Earth and Seinfeld references
Podcast philosophy and episode structure
Leonard's first love, Georgiana Sherman
Leaving marriage and returning to Montreal
Moving to London and marketing strategy
Target audience and mass market appeal
Travel to Greece and life on Hydra
Hydra lifestyle and meeting Marianne Jenssen
Road trip to Oslo and return to Montreal
Trip to Cuba during the Missile Crisis
Publication of Spice Box of Earth
The meaning of the Spice Box title
Analysis of 'Out of the Land of Heaven'
Analysis of 'The Cuckold's Song'
Leonard's views on architecture and legacy
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