Mick Brown

Beautiful thoughts for all occasions

Millions the world over have drawn comfort from his mysticism. But Gibran’s private life was not quite so uplifting

issue 25 March 2017

  • Kahlil Gibran: Beyond Borders

    Jean Gibran and Kahlil G. Gibran

    Head of Zeus, pp. 524

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