Jeremy Radin reads "I Should Not Say You" by Leonard Cohen

Jeremy Radin reads "I Should Not Say You" by Leonard Cohen

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video features a teacher reading and reflecting on a poem by Leonard Cohen titled 'I should not say you'. The teacher shares how Cohen's work reignited their passion for poetry. The poem, from Cohen's book 'Death of a Ladies' Man', explores themes of longing and the spiritual significance of a 'name'. The teacher reflects on the absence of the 'name' and its impact on the heart and spirit.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the title of the poem that the speaker is going to read?

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What impact did Leonard Cohen's poetry have on the speaker's development as a poet?

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How does the speaker describe their feelings towards the name mentioned in the poem?

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What are some of the things the speaker mentions that do not lead to the name?

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What does the speaker mean by 'Without the name, I bear false witness to the glory'?

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