Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet A New Biography

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Kahlil Gibran’s bestselling poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, orginally published in 1923, continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words of love and mystical longing. Yet Gibran’s genius went much further than this, to produce over twenty literary works, in both English and Arabic, as well as over 500 works of art, all characterized by an almost otherwordly beauty. This incisive new biography, acclaimed by the New York Times, penetrates to the very heart of Gibran’s brilliance. Going beyond the many myths that surround Gibran, Bushrui and Jenkins chart his colourful life, his dramatic love affairs, and his artistic achievements, to present a unique portrait of a remarkable man. Revealing how both his life and work unite East with West, ancient with modern, they explore the enduring message of Gibran’s work, with its heart-felt desire for the kind of spiritual life that renders the material world meaningful, and imbues it with dignity. Also fenturing a complete critical study of works by and about Gibran, this authoritative and readable book is an indispensable companion for all who admire the timeless message contained within Gibran’s work. About The Author Professor Suheil Bushrui is internationally recognized as the foremost international authority on Kahlil Gibran. He is currently Director of the University of Maryland Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project. Joe Jenkins represents a new generation of Gibran scholars and is currently a Research Fellow at the Kahlil Gibran Research and Studies Project. Table of Contents Foreword Illustrations and Acknowledgments Introduction Beginnings (1883-1895) The New World (1895-1898) Returning to the Roots (1898-1902) Overcoming Tragedy (1902-1908) The City of Light (1908-1910) The Poet-Painter in Search (1910-1914) The Madman (1914-1920) A Literary Movement is Born (1920) A Strange Little Book (1921-1923) The Master Poet (1923-1928) The Return of the Wanderer (1929-1931) Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index.