Description
In this poignant narrative, Kahlil Gibran recounts a passionate yet forbidden love that blossoms against the rigid backdrop of Oriental tradition. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young man in Beirut, captivated by Selma Karamy, the woman who first awakens his understanding of love's profound depths. Their connection, however, is tragically bound by societal expectations, leading Selma to an arranged marriage with another. Gibran masterfully explores the exquisite joy and infinite sorrow of this doomed romance, while simultaneously delving into the deeper spiritual meanings of human existence with his characteristic compassion and insight.
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Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1989
128 pages
ISBN: 9780806501901
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Details
First Published
1912
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Broken Wings by Kahlil Gibran.