The Broken Wings
The Broken Wings
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Beirut, Lebanon • Early 20th Century
1998
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Broken Wings by Kahlil Gibran and translated by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris is a poignant story set in early 20th century Beirut. It explores themes of love, loss, and societal constraints through the experiences of a young person who falls deeply in love, only to face insurmountable obstacles.
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Review Roundup
Kahlil Gibran’s The Broken Wings, translated by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris, is lauded for its poetic prose and deep emotional insight into love and loss; however, some readers find its romantic idealism and melodrama excessive. The translation retains Gibran’s lyrical style, providing an evocative yet occasionally overwrought narrative experience.
Who Should Read The Broken Wings?
Readers who would enjoy The Broken Wings by Kahlil Gibran and Anthony Rizcallah Ferris are often fans of poetic prose and profound, spiritual themes. They likely appreciate soul-searching narratives similar to The Prophet by Gibran and Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, focusing on love, loss, and philosophical reflection.
26,445 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Beirut, Lebanon • Early 20th Century
1998
Adult
16-18 years
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