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Reviews: "If you enjoy Gibran’s style, you will relish that of Bushrui and Jenkins."
- Telegraph
"Breaks new ground"
- New York Times
Description: Kahlil Gibran’s bestselling poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, orginally published in 1923, continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words of love and mystical longing. Yet Gibran’s genius went much further than this, to produce over twenty literary works, in both English and Arabic, as well as over 500 works of art, all characterized by an almost otherwordly beauty.
This incisive new biography, acclaimed by the New York Times, penetrates to the very heart of Gibran’s brilliance. Going beyond the many myths that surround Gibran, Bushrui and Jenkins chart his colourful life, his dramatic love affairs, and his artistic achievements, to present a unique portrait of a remarkable man. Revealing how both his life and work unite East with West, ancient with modern, they explore the enduring message of Gibran’s work, with its heart-felt desire for the kind of spiritual life that renders the material world meaningful, and imbues it with dignity.
Also fenturing a complete critical study of works by and about Gibran, this authoritative and readable book is an indispensable companion for all who admire the timeless message contained within Gibran’s work.ISBN - 9781851685417
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Pages : 284
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