Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9354864333 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 58
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Gibran Kahlil Gibran (January 6, 1883-April 10, 1931) usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran. He was a Lebanese-American wirter, poet and visual artist. He was also considered as a philosopher. His best book is 'The Prophet'. It was one of the best-selling books of all time. The achievement is that the book has been translated into more than 100-language. The present book 'A Tear and a Smile' is a wonderful bunch of poetry. And a beautiful anthology. Poetry: "I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart. For the joys of the multitude. And I would not have the tears that sadness makes. To flow from my every part turn into laughter. I would that my life remain a tear and a smile." Poetry are filled with great thoughts and also in-depth feelings. Poetry are related to life. So one has to focus on the understanding and in depth message in each poetry. The author has nicely related the value of Tear and Smile in to his poetry. Every poem is admirable. "The cry of your spirit and I am come to comfort it. Open your heart to me and I shall fill it with light." Author has focussed on feelings. Spiritual feelings the author narrates the pain & sorrows in this world. Tears flush out sorrows and grief. Smile always gives confidence and how to face all the situations. When heart is filled with emotions and by the hurt feelings, then tears are there to help you out. Gibran thus narrates how sorrow of the heart & tears of sadness makes like how into joy. So a tear can lead to a smile because happiness and sorrow come hand in hand. Our sorrows purify us and makes us understand the world.
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9390287820 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 128
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A book of poetic essays written in English, Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is full of religious inspirations. With the twelve illustrations drawn by the author himself, the book took more than eleven years to be formulated and perfected and is Gibran's best-known work. It represents the height of his literary career as he came to be noted as ‘the Bard of Washington Street.’ Captivating and vivified with feeling, The Prophet has been translated into forty languages throughout the world, and is considered the most widely read book of the twentieth century. Its first edition of 1300 copies sold out within a month.
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: ISBN: Category : Aphorisms and apothegms Languages : en Pages : 118
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A book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the author of "The Prophet" - a philosopher at his window commenting on the scene passing below.
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: Rupa Publications India ISBN: 9788129140265 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 625
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Regarded as a literary and political rebel, Kahlil Gibran's work-essays, stories, parables, prose and poems-has touched the hearts of millions. He wrote about love, marriage, friendship, pleasure, sorrow, crime, work and law in a simple, spiritual manner and has influenced people all over the world with his wisdom for decades. This collection includes some of his most famous works like, The Prophet, a series of philosophical essays which has long attained cult status; The Madman, where Gibran talks about madness; A Tear and a Smile, which discusses why joy and sadness are required in equal measures in one's life; and many more. Encompassing the writings of one of the most profound and influential authors of the twentieth century, The Definitive Kahlil Gibran provides relevant answers to all of life's questions and opens a new and mystical world for readers to explore.
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: ISBN: 9780749310301 Category : Arabic literature Languages : en Pages : 443
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The poet, philosopher and artist, Kahlil Gibran - the prophet of Lebanon - lived from 1883 to 1931. This second selection of his work contains four books of poetry, translated into English by Anthony Ferris.
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1453228527 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 67
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DIVA clarion call for freedom from one of the twentieth century’s most important philosophers and writers, Kahlil GibranDIV /divDIVA book so powerful it was burned in the marketplace of Beirut at the time of its publication, Kahlil Gibran’s Spirits Rebellious is a clarion call for freedom in his homeland of Lebanon—for individuals and society. Gibran’s bitter denunciation of religious and political injustice flows through his lyric pen in three parables, that of “Madame Rose Hanie,” “The Cry of the Graves,” and “Kahlil the Heretic.” His vision of liberty is no less powerful today./div /div
Author: Kahlil Gibran Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1447492730 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 55
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First published in 1912, “The Broken Wings” is a poetic novel written by Khalil Gibran. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of “The Prophet” (1923)—one of the best-selling books of all time. Gibran's work covers such themes as justice, religion, science, free will, love, happiness, the soul, the body, and death; and he is widely considered to have been one of the most important figures in Arabic poetry and literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Set in Beirut at the turn of the century, the story is one the tragic love between a young betrothed woman and our protagonist, who are forced to see each other in secret until their meetings are uncovered and their love made impossible. “The Broken Wings” addresses a variety contemporary problems in the Eastern Mediterranean, including women's rights and religious corrupt on. Other notable works by this author include: “Music” (1905), “Rebellious Spirits” (1908). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Author: Kahlil Gibran