The Essential Gibran

Suheil Bushrui, Kahlil Gibran

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One World
02 May 2013

Poetry; Poetry by individual poets; Prose: non-fiction

Known and loved throughout the world as the author of The Prophet, the twentieth century’s bestselling book after the Bible, the great Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran is widely regarded as one of history’s most gifted writers. With an immediate ability to connect with his audience, his profound words have transcended barriers of culture and creed to touch the hearts of millions.

Compiled by the world’s foremost authority on Gibran, Professor Suheil Bushrui, The Essential Gibran draws on a wide-ranging collection of prose poems, dramatic sketches, parables, letters, essays, and national and international addresses to capture the essence of Gibran’s style and thought. With an excellent introduction to the man and his work, this impressive edition will add a fresh dimension to our understanding of one of the greatest wordsmiths of the last century.

By: Suheil Bushrui, Kahlil Gibran
Imprint: One World
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781851689729
ISBN 10: 1851689729
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 May 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Suheil Bushrui is a distinguished author, poet, critic, and media personality, who has published critical studies on W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Samuel Beckett. He is internationally recognized as the foremost authority on Kahlil Gibran. He is currently Professor and Director of the University of Maryland Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project at the Centre for Heritage Resource Studies. Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was one of the twentieth century's most inspirational poets and authors. He drew upon his personal faith to write such bestsellers as The Prophet and Jesus Son of Man.