Gibran Love Letters [Paperback]

Kahlil Gibran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1995

Kahlil Gibran and May Ziadah, two Lebanese writers living in different parts of the world, knew each other solely through the letters they exchanged and from each other's work -- they never met in person.

This unparalleled collection of letters sheds a new light on Gibran's innermost feelings and offers a glimpse into the mind of this renowned author.

Editorial Reviews

Review

May Ziadah was one of the foremost writers of Arabic literature in this century: her correspondence with author Kahil Gibran led to love and reflections on life which are here presented via their letters. Gibran fans will want to place this high on their reading lists. -- Midwest Book Review

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Arabic

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Oneworld (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185168106X
• ISBN-13: 978-1851681068
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,691,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beauty of the "Unintended" Book, September 20, 2001

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Jesse (Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Letters (Hardcover)

Like any collection of letters by an author, "Love Letters" offers the reader an insight into Kahlil Gibran's private life. As letters, these were obviously never meant for publication, though the quality and subtlety of the language is remarkable. As such, Gibran's voice is even more intimate than usual. Any fan of his work will revel in this feeling of a shared confidence.

The letters range in scope from daily activities to artistic pursuits and interests, and have more of a feeling of intense partnership than romantic love. Arranged and titled simply by their date, one can watch, to some extent, the relationship between Gibran and Ziadah grow and deepen. This edition is beautifully presented, with appropriate biographical notes and a revealing introduction.

While I would not reccomend this as a person's first encounter with Gibran, it is certainly a worthwhile follow-up.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be quiet, and listen as Gibran speaks., June 23, 1999

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Marshall Styles ([e-mail]) (Greenville, South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Letters (Hardcover)

I really enjoy visualizing Gibran's thoughts. That may be an abstract thing to say, but he is the best at painting such life-like pictures with his words and descriptions; his similies stroke the imagination; his sensitivity is uncommon.

I was somewhat disappointed that May's letters to Kahlil were not included (her estate would not allow them to be presented to the public). Without the benefit of seeing her letters, one must fill in the gaps by trying to understand Kahlil's responses to her writings. The advertisement of this book incorrectly states that her letters are included.

Nevertheless, I am pleased with the compilation, and recommend it to the serious student / fan of Kahlil Gibran. Find a quiet place to do your reading; only then can your appreciation be maximized.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book for my host parents' marriage anniversary., August 7, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Gibran Love Letters (Paperback)

I am a sophomore at Berea College. I came to the US last year after 33 hours of air travel. Coming from a culture that does not celebrate birthdays, I have not always been too eager to get excited about some of the celebrations here. But when it is time to celebrate my host parents' marriage anniversary, I wanted to present them a book that ran like the river Brahmaputra -deep and yet serene. This book will touch your sensibilities