"A Tear and a Smile" is a 1914 collection of parables, stories and poems
written by Khalil Gibran and illustrated with four of his own paintings
and drawings. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was a Lebanese-American
poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of "The Prophet"
(1923), which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Gibran's
work covers such themes as justice, religion, science, free will, love,
happiness, the soul, the body, and death. He is widely considered to
have been one of the most important figures in Arabic poetry and
literature during the first half of the twentieth century. Other notable
works by this author include: "Music" (1905), "Rebellious Spirits"
(1908), and "Broken Wings" (1912). This volume is highly recommended for
fans of Gibran's seminal work and it would make for a worthy addition to
any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming
increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now
in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the
original text and artwork.