Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), Lebanese-born artist and writer, was best known for authoring The Prophet, a collection of short philosophical essays that became one of the top selling books of the twentieth century. In 1895, Gibran, age twelve, immigrated to Boston with his family. Through a series of important connections stemming from the recognition of his creative talents at a local settlement house, the aspiring artist met Mary Haskell, the headmaster of a Boston girls’ school. Despite a ten year separation in age, the two formed an important lifelong relationship that culminated in Haskell’s patronage and provided Gibran with the security to pursue his career. In 1950, Haskell (who became Mary Haskell Minis in 1926) donated her personal collection of nearly one hundred works of art by Gibran to the Telfair Museums in Savannah, Georgia.
Comprising two essays, this book features the Telfair’s collection of work by and about Gibran, the largest holding in the United States. The collection spans Gibran’s career from his first major exhibition at photographer Frederick Holland Day’s studio in Boston in 1904 to works created during the last years of his life. It includes photographs of Gibran and his New York studio and a portrait of the young artist painted by Lilla Cabot Perry.
Sammons’ essay discusses the visionary artist’s creations as well as addresses Gibran’s relationship with Haskell and the development of her personal collection, which makes up the majority of the Telfair’s Gibran holdings.
Bushrui’s essay focuses on Gibran’s literary contributions through six of Gibran’s English-written books from which the Telfair collection includes original illustrations by the artist. These books include The Madman (1918), The Forerunner (1920), Sand and Foam (1926), Jesus the Son of Man (1928), The Earth Gods (1931), and The Garden of the Prophet.

The Art of Kahlil Gibran at Telfair Museums

Arts & Photography

Bushrui, Suheil

Sammons, Tania June

Individual Artists

Telfair Museum of Art

William Butler Yeats's Search for a Spiritual Philosophy (Temenos Academy Papers)

Temenos Academy

The theme addressed by this Interactive Dialogue is how ordinary people can more actively and effectively contribute to official diplomacy. This topic was inspired by the history of the negotiations that culminated in the Treaty of Portsmouth, the 1905 agreement that ended the Russo-Japanese War. As the reader will discover, the insightful discussion among a panel with extensive diplomatic, academic, and conflict management experience provides significant insights into the original question. What also emerges is an understanding of how it is precisely the exercise of the personal humanity of those engaged in official diplomacy--clearly and purposefully expressed--that is a key to diplomatic success. This, it is hoped, is an insight that will be of value to those engaged, or interested, in the vital art of peace diplomacy. The Interactive Dialogue is presented together with explanatory notes, appendices, and bibliographies (including two annotated bibliographies).

The Humanity of Diplomacy: People and Diplomacy in the Twenty-first Century

Politics & Social Sciences

Grayzel, John

Thomas-Greenfield, Linda

Montville, Joseph

Foster, Badí

Politics & Government

BookSurge Publishing

This is a collection of essays drawn from the proceedings of the First International Dialogue on Transition to a Global Society, held at the Landegg Academy in Swizerland. Two of the issues raised which are discussed in this book asked which models should be used to design the structure of a united world, and whether the vitality that results from cultural diversity could be maintained on our interdependent planet, where a truly global society draws closer everyday? The text further explores the roles and responsibilities of the public and private sectors, science and technology, culture, ethics, religion and the arts in the transition to a global society.

Transition to a Global Society

Ayman, Iraj

Oneworld Pubns Ltd

Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet

Bushrui and Jenkins have produces a biography that meticulously explores the complex intricacies of this philosopher-poet. Offering fresh insights into his life, times and work, this unique book sets new criteria in evaluating Gibran.

Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet : A New Biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Jenkins, Joe

Arts & Literature

Kahlil Gibran: A Spiritual Treasury

Arranged in themed categories, this beautiful collection of extracts features Gibran's most profound thoughts on all aspects of human experience, from love and family life, through freedom, beauty and art, to sorrow and death.

Literature & Fiction

This biography offers a profound insight into the inspirational intensity of Kahlil Gibran.

A perfect book for those who want to rediscover their roots, or simply to learn more about the rich and vast landscape of Irish literature and thought.

Wisdom of the Irish

British & Irish

Oneworld Publications

The definitive biography of one of the world's most popular writers Bushrui and Jenkins have produces a biography that meticulously explores the complex intricacies of this philosopher-poet. Offering fresh insights into his life, times and work, this unique book sets new criteria in evaluating Gibran.

Beautifully packaged, this groundbreaking anthology is an unusually varied and moving collection of the best loved poetry ever written. The first compilation of love poetry with a truly international coverage, Suheil Bushrui, renowned literature professor of over forty years experience, presents original English and translated verse from around the globe and down the ages. From Russia to Egypt, India to Germany, this inimitable volume includes 120 works from some of the foremost writers in history, including Goethe, Dante, Ibn Arabi, and Rumi, as well as poetry from indigenous peoples from Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Perfect for any lover of verse, or as a unique gift for someone special, this attractive hardback is destined to become a firm favourite.

The World's Favourite Love Poems

Poetry

One World

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The Art of Kahlil Gibran at Telfair Museums

William Butler Yeats's Search for a Spiritual Philosophy (Temenos Academy Papers)

The Humanity of Diplomacy: People and Diplomacy in the Twenty-first Century

Transition to a Global Society

Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet : A New Biography

Kahlil Gibran: A Spiritual Treasury

Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet : A New Biography

Wisdom of the Irish

Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet

The World's Favourite Love Poems