Love Letters in the Sand by Kahlil Gibran
The Love Poems of Khalil Gibran - composed of extracts from Gibran's works, including 'The Prophet', conveying the eternal power of love, illustrated by Lassaad Metoui's calligraphy and with a preface by Malek Chebel.
These beautiful, often mystical, poems follow love's course..they form a lasting source of wisdom and reflection on the mysteries of the human heart, as well as being a source of comfort and enlightenment in any relationship, or at a time of struggle. -- The Middle East * . *
For all who relish The Prophet comes this collection of Gibran's poetic meditations on the topic of love...His gentle, mystic wisdom and the superb accompanying calligraphy provide a rich source of comfort and enlightenment. -- Good Book Guide * . *
His simple, beautiful verse describes the essential experiences of humanity with remarkable clarity, and for a touching yet unsentimental depiction of matters of the heart Love Letters in the Sand is hard to beat. Illustrated throughout with exotic calligraphy by Lassaad Metoui. -- Amazon.co.uk * . *
The poems promise that love awaits us all and celebrate the unique joy and excitement that falling in love and feeling desire for someone can awaken in you... the whole painful, confusing, amazing splendour of love from fleeting glances and wild crushes to the maturity of a long-term relationship is delicately described. -- Sevenoaks Chronicle * . *
The whimsical verses, the minimalistic format, enhanced by the fantastic calligraphy of Lassaad Metoui that accompanies it, all manage to convey his mystical genius... Gibran's poetry resonates... Love Letters in the Sand will sit permanently in your mind. -- UK Baha’i * . *
An exquisite little book... In Gibran's famously lyrical, mystical style, these poems tell the course of love through the seasons, beautifully interpreted by Tunisian calligrapher Lassaâd Metoui. -- Banipal * . *
Beautiful love poems, by one of the world's greatest mystics which will evoke much joy. -- Pride * . *
For all who relish The Prophet comes this collection of Gibran's poetic meditations on the topic of love...His gentle, mystic wisdom and the superb accompanying calligraphy provide a rich source of comfort and enlightenment. -- Good Book Guide * . *
His simple, beautiful verse describes the essential experiences of humanity with remarkable clarity, and for a touching yet unsentimental depiction of matters of the heart Love Letters in the Sand is hard to beat. Illustrated throughout with exotic calligraphy by Lassaad Metoui. -- Amazon.co.uk * . *
The poems promise that love awaits us all and celebrate the unique joy and excitement that falling in love and feeling desire for someone can awaken in you... the whole painful, confusing, amazing splendour of love from fleeting glances and wild crushes to the maturity of a long-term relationship is delicately described. -- Sevenoaks Chronicle * . *
The whimsical verses, the minimalistic format, enhanced by the fantastic calligraphy of Lassaad Metoui that accompanies it, all manage to convey his mystical genius... Gibran's poetry resonates... Love Letters in the Sand will sit permanently in your mind. -- UK Baha’i * . *
An exquisite little book... In Gibran's famously lyrical, mystical style, these poems tell the course of love through the seasons, beautifully interpreted by Tunisian calligrapher Lassaâd Metoui. -- Banipal * . *
Beautiful love poems, by one of the world's greatest mystics which will evoke much joy. -- Pride * . *
Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese emigrant to America, is best known for his poem, The Prophet. Although he primarily lived in America, he wrote in Arabic and his poetic voice remained that of the East. Gibran's books have been translated into over twenty languages and are loved by people all over the world. Lassa d Metoui is Tunisian by birth and a renowned Arabic illustrator. Malek Chebel is an internationally recognized scholar of Islam and the author of Symbols of Islam.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780285643314 |
| ISBN 10 | 0285643312 |
| Title | Love Letters in the Sand |
| Author | Kahlil Gibran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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