Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed anthology-cum-biography of one of the world's most popular poets. Â Â Â Kahlil Gibran's texts and paintings explore the individual's quest for enlightenment and inner peace outside of organized religious institutions. Â His texts are quasi mystical but touch the souls of millions, and now much of his verse has become common parlance, popularly quoted at weddings, christening and funerals. Â In this sumptuous annotated anthology, filled with Gibran's paintings, the reader will discover the extraordinary and lasting legacy of this much-loved poet, artist and philosopher who has touched the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Â