The Little Book of Love

The Little Book of Love is a visionary voice of comfort, love, and tolerance.

At first glance, in The Little Book of Love , Kahlil Gibran may seem like a romantic, a poet of idealized love. However, reading his writings reveals that this was not quite the case. Through his life experience, he understood the darker side of relationships—longing, sadness, loss, lust, and passion. And he understood that all of this has value in the soul's journey through life. Rather than embracing a platonic love "beyond the flesh," in his writings, neither the soul nor the body receives preferential treatment: both are extremely important in the human experience.

With simple yet sensitive and meaningful writing, The Little Book of Love reflects the many faces and phases of love. Gibran explores the idea of revealed and veiled love, a veritable house of mirrors that influences our relationships. The author delicately portrays the Middle Eastern view that love can lead one to a much greater understanding of life.

The Little Book of Love takes a fresh look at the words and wisdom of the renowned poet Kahlil Gibran, taking into account his culture, natural mysticism, and spirituality specific to the Middle East. While The Little Book of Life brought together his writings on life and nature, this one brings together his profound reflections on love and relationships.