A treasury of Kahlil Gibran,

by Kahlil Gibran, Martin L. Wolf, Martin L. (editor) Gibran, Kahlil; Wolf

Book Overview

"The Treasured Writings of Kahlil Gibran" represents the most comprehensive volume of works of the Lebanese poet and philosopher ever published. This enriching collection of stories, prose poems,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0006ASQMS
• ISBN13: 9781199626196
• Release Date: January 1951
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

His books are 200 pages of poetry made into a story. His drawing are the most beautiful work I’ve ev

The most beautiful words ever spoken. If you haven’t read his work... you will see the beauty in life.

Absolutely Phenomenal Read

This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. I love Khalil Gibran and consider him a one of the greatest artists to ever live. This book showcases his literary talent and wisdom on a wide range of subjects

With Great Power Ignorance Is Scattered

My father first gave me a copy of this powerful, and yet distant writer who exposed my mental eye to a world far away; yet close to home. Kahlil Gibran inspired me beyond words, and I know as a writer that every word written inspires someone; however, this author is my prime example of how race has no matter in words that scatter ignorance. He'd addressed the heart and mind on subjects with great story telling power. My original copy of his book is so old that it is falling apart, and so I bought this collection in order to share his words with others without concern for the condition of the book. I read a few pages to a young lady in one of my classes and she went out and bought her a copy, too. I had no idea that I was missing out on so much more incredible stories and poems until I'd made this purchase. I leave it to you form your own opinion.

Little Known Book, Best Reading Ever

Got this book hardbound version from my father about 15 years ago. it was a wonderful book then and still will be. It's one of those little known books, one of many that I found now and again, that are the best books written. Get this book and check it out. I highly recommend Two Wishes, Satan and Cry of the Graves. Not the lightest of reading but are certainly thought provocking.

A Master

I don't believe all readers would share the response I had, and this would be a shame, for rarely have I been so moved. This contains poems, short prose and stories- Some are beautiful parables, some are narratives of his past, others include gentle condemnations of harmful passions or yearnings for a better world; all (excluding, perhaps, the letters) are worth reading for any sort of audience, revolutionary or romantic, religious or humanist, idiot or intelligent, and so on. Some parts of this book seemed unreal. So wonderous was the flow of words and the manifestation of Gibrans mind that I felt tears at the incredible beauty of the whole, I even shuddered in joy brought about by the realisation that this work of art exists- kind of like when first reading the Brothers Karamazov, seeing a Michaelangelo, or viewing a spectacular film of nature (Blue Planet, Pattagonia and the like); one is left in awe.

Stunned

I borrowed this book from a friend and she never got it back. I have read it in its entirity more than five times and I still am stunned at the beauty of his writings. This is the perfect mix of his writings, it gives you a really good introduction to the beautiful work that he does. Really the only thing that it is missing is the Prophet.

I find myself looking at the world through others' eyes.

Gibran uses words in a way that makes you question your own beliefs, ideas and views of yourself and the world that surrounds you. Every piece of work makes you feel something new, like a seedling sprouting inside yourself. Making you realize more and more about who you want to become and what kind of life you are living now. Each time I open this book, my heart begins to pound because I know that I am about to embark on a great adventure into a spiritual world full of wonder.