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'''''Lenny Bruce is Dead''''' is the first book by author and [[Radio personality|radio presenter]] [[Jonathan Goldstein (author)|Jonathan Goldstein]].<ref name="the star">{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/Entertainment/Books/article/613732|title=Adam as village idiot in the Garden of Eden|last=Weiler|first=Derek |date=April 5, 2009 |publisher=Toronto Star|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> The story follows a lead character, Josh, through various events in his life, including a death in the family and his exploration of sexuality.<ref name="popmatters">{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/books/bookmarks/060630.shtml|title=Bookmarks: Brief reviews of new and overlooked books |date=30 June 2006|publisher=[[PopMatters]]|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> The novel includes multiple themes, such as love, faith, a [[dysfunctional family]], and wavering [[Religion|faith]]<ref name="popmatters" /><ref name="globe">{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/books/article978592.ece|title=A little Old Testament razzle-dazzle|last= Himelfarb|first=Jordan Himelfarb|date=May 15, 2009|publisher=Globe and Mail|accessdate=2009-08-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
'''''Lenny Bruce is Dead''''' is the first book by author and [[Radio personality|radio presenter]] [[Jonathan Goldstein (author)|Jonathan Goldstein]].<ref name="the star">{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/Entertainment/Books/article/613732|title=Adam as village idiot in the Garden of Eden|last=Weiler|first=Derek |date=April 5, 2009 |publisher=Toronto Star|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Lenny Bruce is Dead |work=[[Kirkus Reviews]] |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jonathan-goldstein/lenny-bruce-is-dead/ |access-date=2022-09-29}}</ref> The story follows a lead character, Josh, through various events in his life, including a death in the family and his exploration of sexuality.<ref name="popmatters">{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/books/bookmarks/060630.shtml|title=Bookmarks: Brief reviews of new and overlooked books |date=30 June 2006|publisher=[[PopMatters]]|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> The novel includes multiple themes, such as love, faith, a [[dysfunctional family]], and wavering [[Religion|faith]].<ref name="popmatters" /><ref name="globe">{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/books/article978592.ece|title=A little Old Testament razzle-dazzle|last= Himelfarb|first=Jordan Himelfarb|date=May 15, 2009|publisher=Globe and Mail|accessdate=2009-08-13}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Its title is a direct quote of the first line of the song "Lenny Bruce" by [[Bob Dylan]] (from his 1981 album [[Shot of Love]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lenny Bruce {{!}} The Official Bob Dylan Site |url=https://www.bobdylan.com/songs/lenny-bruce/ |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=www.bobdylan.com}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:34, 30 September 2022
Lenny Bruce is Dead is the first book by author and radio presenter Jonathan Goldstein.[1][2] The story follows a lead character, Josh, through various events in his life, including a death in the family and his exploration of sexuality.[3] The novel includes multiple themes, such as love, faith, a dysfunctional family, and wavering faith.[3][4] Its title is a direct quote of the first line of the song "Lenny Bruce" by Bob Dylan (from his 1981 album Shot of Love).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Weiler, Derek (April 5, 2009). "Adam as village idiot in the Garden of Eden". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ "Lenny Bruce is Dead". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ a b "Bookmarks: Brief reviews of new and overlooked books". PopMatters. 30 June 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ Himelfarb, Jordan Himelfarb (May 15, 2009). "A little Old Testament razzle-dazzle". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2009-08-13. [dead link]
- ^ "Lenny Bruce | The Official Bob Dylan Site". www.bobdylan.com. Retrieved 2022-09-30.