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A review of Kahlil Gibran’s major creative works

Altabaa, Homam and Faris, Waleed Fekry and Hamawiya, Adham (2021) A review of Kahlil Gibran’s major creative works. Journal of Islam in Asia, 18 (3). pp. 1-23. E-ISSN 2289-8077 (In Press)

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Abstract

Kahlil Gibran is one of the most important writers of modern Arabic literature and one of the most successful poets of English in the twentieth century. He is undoubtedly a pioneer among Arab poets and novelists writing in English and the most important figure in the Émigré literary movement. His world-wide popularity is due in large part to his universal spiritual message of love and compassion. This study, focusing on both his Arabic and English works, seeks to explore the various contextual aspects that affect all of Gibran’s works since his birth in Mount Lebanon. It also presents a critical overview of all his works for readers and critics that seek a deeper appreciation and a more comprehensive understanding of this literary genius. The study highlights the spiritual element which serves as the link that unifies his Arabic and English works and propels them to enduring literary and popular success across cultures.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 8420/95186
Uncontrolled Keywords: Kahlil Gibran, Émigré Literature, Diaspora Writers, Spirituality, Perennialism
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
P Language and Literature > PS American literature
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Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Kulliyyah of Engineering
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User: Dr Homam Altabaa
Date Deposited: 31 Dec 2021 11:25
Last Modified: 31 Dec 2021 11:25
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95186

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