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By (author) Kahlil Gibran; By (author) Gibran, Kahlil; Edited by Bushrui Suheil

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Reflections on love and friendship by one of the world”s best-loved poets, Kahlil Gibran.

One of the world’s favourite poets, Kahlil Gibran was never more profound than when he wrote about love. He believed it was the raison d’être of the universe.

With the simplicity and lyrical beauty of The Prophet, his reflections on love and friendship have been gathered together in one volume and illustrated with the poet”s own paintings.

Compiled by the world’s leading expert on Gibran, this beautiful collection is a timeless celebration of humanity’s most enduring force, and a perfect gift for those tired of clichéd romantic verse.

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Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was one of the twentieth century’s most inspirational poets and authors. Influenced by Blake, Nietsche, and the King James Bible, he is best-known for his masterpiece, The Prophet. His books have sold more than ten million copies in English alone.

Suheil Bushrui haswritten extensively on Gibran in both Arabic and in English, including the leading biography, Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet (Oneworld).

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One of the world’s favorite poets, Kahlil Gibran was never more profound than when he wrote about love, which he regarded as the raison d’être of the universe. Now, for the first time, his reflections on love and friendship have been gathered together in one volume, capturing the essence of love in all its forms and moods. With the same simplicity and lyrical beauty that made The Prophet treasured across the world, this beautiful collection is a timeless celebration of humanity’s most enduring force, and a wonderful gift for someone special in your life.

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