Spirit Brides - Hardcover

Kahlil Gibran; Translated By Juan R. I. Cole

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1883991005 ISBN 13: 9781883991005

Publisher: White Cloud Press, 1993

Synopsis

This is a collection of three short stories in which Kahlil Gibran portrays his belief in the overwhelming power of love in human nature. In "The Ash of Centuries and the Immortal Flame", Gibran describes a love that unites souls beyond time and social restrictions. "Marta al-Baniyah" expresses Gibran's views on the exploitation of women and the poor. He then makes a cutting commentary on the contrast between the ecclesiastical hierarchy and the simplicity of the teachings of Jesus in his final story, "Yuhanna the Madman".

About this title

About the Author:

Poet, philosopher and artist, Kahlil Gibran was born near Mount Lebanon. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited all over the world. He died in New York, where he was the leader of a Lebanese literary circle, in 1931.

Robin Waterfield is currently writing a major biography of Kahlil Gibran for Allen Lane/The Penguin Press

Synopsis:

The writings of Kahil Gibran are treasured for their insight, passion and spiritual vision. This book brings together a collection of a translations of his Arabic writings. "The Ash of Centuries and the Immortal Flame" tells of a love that unites two souls beyond time and social conventions.

About this edition

• Publisher: White Cloud Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1883991005
• ISBN 13: 9781883991005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 78