THE BROKEN WINGS (With Original Illustrations) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Poetic Romance NovelBy Kahlil Gibran
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About this audiobook
The Broken Wings is Kahlil Gibran's poignant early novel of forbidden love, spiritual longing, and social constraint, set in turn-of-the-century Beirut. Combining lyrical prose with the cadences of Arabic romanticism and the meditative intensity later familiar from The Prophet, the book transforms an intimate tragedy into a critique of patriarchy, clerical power, and arranged marriage. Its original illustrations deepen the atmosphere of elegy, giving visual form to Gibran's fusion of Symbolist imagery and Eastern mystical sensibility. Gibran, born in Lebanon in 1883 and later shaped by emigration to Boston and artistic study in Paris, wrote from the vantage point of cultural crossing. His attachment to the landscapes, customs, and injustices of his homeland informs the novel's emotional authority. The figure of Selma Karamy reflects not merely a beloved woman, but the silenced dignity of women constrained by family, wealth, and religious hierarchy. This edition is recommended to readers of literary romance, modern Arabic literature, and spiritual prose. Tender yet unsparing, The Broken Wings offers both an affecting love story and a refined meditation on freedom, beauty, and loss.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length0 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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