The Beloved: Reflections on the Path of the Heart (Arkana S.)

by Kahlil Gibran
The Beloved: Reflections on the Path of the Heart (Arkana S.)
published
January 1st 1998 by Penguin (Non-Classics)
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binding
Paperback, 128 pages

isbn
014019553X   (isbn13: 9780140195538)

description
Exquisite writings on love, marriage, and the spiritual union of souls add a fresh dimension to our understanding of the philosophy of love and the tr...more





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Hedelisa
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02/26/08

Read in November, 2007
This book ponders the ideas, ideals, preconceptions, conceptions and longings of love. Gibran is a beautiful poet and thinker. 'Sand and Foam' led me to this read.
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Melinda
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08/03/07

Read in January, 2007
Gibran stays close to an idea that I've also read in Song of Songs 8:7 - If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned.
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Matt
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07/01/08

Read the prophet first. This is a short collection of love stories and poems not all being anything especially profound.
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09/21/07

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Read in January, 2003
very romantic! if you're looking for love poems this is the one
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Holly
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09/22/08

this book is incredibly beautifully written. love is real!
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avg rating (all editions): 3.82 (55 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.82 (55 ratings)
number of reviews: 5







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