Kahlil Gibran's bestselling poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, originally 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 otherworldly beauty.

Going beyond the many myths that surround Gibran, this incisive biography charts his colourful life, his dramatic love affairs, and his artistic achievements, to present a fascinating and unique portrait of this remarkable man.

The definitive biography of one of the world's most popular writers

About the Author
Suheil Bushrui is internationally recognized as the foremost international authority on Kahlil Gibran. He is currently Director of the University of Maryland Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project.

Joe Jenkins represents a new generation of Gibran scholars and is currently a Research Fellow at the Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project.

Reviews
"If you enjoy Gibran's style, you will relish that of Bushrui and Jenkins." * The Daily Telegraph *
"Breaks new ground" * The New York Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781851685417
Author Suheil Bushrui
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 28mm