One of the worlds best-loved poets, Kahlil Gibran was never more profound than when he wrote about love. He believed it was the raison detre of the universe. With the same simplicity and lyrical beauty that made The Prophet a global treasure, his reflections on love and friendship have been gathered together in one volume and illustrated with the poets own paintings. Compiled by the worlds leading expert on Gibran, this beautiful collection is a timeless celebration of humanitys most enduring force, and a perfect gift for those tired of cliched romantic verse.