Leonard Cohen's Let Us Compare Mythologies is his debut poetry collection, introducing readers to Cohen's distinctive voice blending spirituality, sensuality, and philosophical inquiry. Through lyrical verses exploring desire, faith, and the search for meaning, Cohen establishes themes that would define his artistic career. The collection becomes a meditation on how we construct meaning through myth and metaphor, and how personal experience connects to universal human struggles.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Cohen understood that mythology isn't ancient history, it's the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of desire and suffering. This debut collection reminds us that poetry can be both deeply personal and universally resonant.

DETAILS: • Author: Leonard Cohen • Publisher: Ecco Press • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: May 29, 2007 • ISBN: 9780061173752 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days