The Prophet

Zusatztext I have loved many books over the years! but the one I would never be parted from and read again and again is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran . . . Each time I open the book I find myself feeling that if the whole world was to read it! it would be a far better place Informationen zum Autor Poet, philosopher, and artist, Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was born in Lebanon. The millions of Arabic-speaking peoples familiar with his writings in that language consider him the genius of his age and he was a man whose fame and influence spread far beyond the country of his birth. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited in the great capitals of the world and compared by Auguste Rodin to the work of William Blake. Klappentext Thought-provoking, comforting and wise, the simple truths of The Prophet remain compelling and rewarding to this day. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Utterly unique and beloved around the world, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. Telling the story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various acquaintances as he returns home after a long absence, the book touches on subjects of universal concern, including love, friendship, passion, pain, religion and freedom. Kahlil Gibran's classic collection of poetic essays touching on subjects from love and friendship to pain and freedom. Zusammenfassung Kahlil Gibran's classic collection of poetic essays touching on subjects from love and friendship to pain and freedom.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Kahlil Gibran, Khalil Gibran
• Verlag: Macmillan
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahren
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 14.07.2016
• EAN: 9781909621596
• ISBN: 978-1-909621-59-6
• Seiten: 128
• Abmessung: 101 mm x 156 mm x 15 mm
• Serien: Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Themen: Belletristik > Erzählende Literatur; Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Lebanon, POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Inspirational & Religious, FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical, POETRY / Middle Eastern, Poetry by individual poets, Classic fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period)