| We are please to present a series of important new translations of Arabic writing of Kahlil Gibran | It's a beautiful mystical thing about the transcendence of love |
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| The tale ends with him sitting alone, saying "you are many, and I am alone, so say whatever you like about me and do whatever you want with me | The monks are fools, though, and imprison him, only to release him when his mother gives them her only piece of jewelry, an heirloom that she received from her own mother on her wedding day |
My review may have what some consider to be spoilers because I reveal some content, but I would say that I spoil nothing because it is all about the sentiment of the stories and not their details.
16| SPIRIT BRIDES is classic Gibran | " Needless to say, it is a chilling criticism on organized religion and the way society at large misunderstands those who are truly inspired |
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| It rather tells of a young man Yuhanna who read the New Testament despite the Church forbidding the poor of that day from reading scripture | Nevertheless, the church ridicules him and labels him a madman and lost soul, pushing aside his criticisms |
The new versions have been produced by recognized experts in the interpretation of texts in the Arabic language, who combine specialized knowledge of its literary and philosophical heritage with a fluid, accessible and contemporary English prose style.
22| Among the most popular works of world literature, the writings of Kahlil Gibran are treasured by millions for their depth of insight, passion, and timeless spiritual vision | The first, "The Ash of Centuries and the Immortal Flame" tells a tale of two lovers who are torn apart by death, but are then reunited in completely different lives almost two thousand years later |
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| The first, "The Ash of Centuries and the Immortal Flame" tells a tale of two lovers who are torn apart by death, but are then reunited in completely "Spirit Brides," or "Brides of the Meadows" is a collection of three short stories, beautiful expressions of Gibran's beliefs, ethics, and mystical ideas | Overall I say it is all well worth the read, especially if you already love Gibran because you have read one of his more known works |
This is what Paulo Coelho wishes he could do.
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