The product of a decade-long study, this is a new biography of the author of The Prophet, the most widely read book of the twentieth century.

      As a poet, artist and mystic, whose work unites East and West, Kahlil Gibran was a legend of his time, but his inspirational intensity continues to animate generations of people.

      Bushrui and Jenkins have produced a biography that meticulously explores the complex intricacies of this philosopher-poet. Offering fresh insights into his life, times and work, this unique book sets new criteria in evaluating Gibran by featuring:
• in-depth critical analysis of Gibran's English and Arabic writings
• study of previously unresearched sources
• complete bibliographies of works by and about Gibran

      The authors' collaboration has resulted in an unprecedented examination of Gibran's legacy, rendering this text the essential reference for scholars, admirers and general readers alike.

      Kahlil Gibran and May Ziadah knew one another solely from the letters they exchanged and from each other's work. Yet their correspondence endured a lifetime, as did their love.

      This collection of letters, the first ever to appear in English, reveals the eloquence and beauty of Gibran's writing in a form and style that is profoundly personal and emotionally evocative.

      Illustrated throughout with Gibran's original pen and ink sketches and facsimiles of correspondence, this exquisite new gift edition is for those seeking sinsight into the mind of the author of some of the most popular books of the twentieth century.