Description
“The Broken Wings” is a novel written by the Lebanese-American poet, writer, and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. Published in 1912, this novel is one of Gibran’s early works and is a departure from his more famous collection of philosophical essays and poetry, “The Prophet.”
“The Broken Wings” is a novella-length work that tells a poignant and tragic love story set in Lebanon. The narrative is structured as a series of diary entries and letters, and it explores themes of love, freedom, sacrifice, and societal norms. The story is semi-autobiographical and reflects Gibran’s own experiences and observations of love and society.
The central plot of “The Broken Wings” revolves around the forbidden love between the protagonist, a young man named Gibran, and Selma Karamy, a woman from a different religious background. Their love is hindered by the religious and cultural constraints of their society, which leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
Throughout the novella, Kahlil Gibran’s lyrical and evocative prose shines as he delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The book is also infused with Gibran’s philosophical insights and his exploration of the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations.
While “The Broken Wings” may not be as well-known as “The Prophet,” it is a significant work in Gibran’s literary career and is appreciated for its poetic language and exploration of themes of love and longing. The novella is relatively short but is filled with profound reflections on the human heart and the challenges of navigating love in a world marked by cultural and societal divisions.
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