The Heart of Lebanon – Ameen Rihani

The Heart of Lebanon

by Ameen F. Rihani
Translated by: Dr. Henry Melki
Edited by: Dr. Paul Jahshan
 

The Heart of Lebanon is a book of unique journeys, a diversity of poetry, history, and personal narrative presented by the author who traveled and described the characteristics of his native country. The Heart of Lebanon is a first-hand account in which Ameen Rihani wanted the reader to share with him the joys of experiencing authentic scenes of Lebanese life. This record of different incidents is like a rainbow displaying the different colors of pleasure and pain, hope and despair, beauty and homeliness. Rihani registered history, geography, psychology, sociology, fashion, faith, travel and traditions which, taken together in an amazingly woven tapestry, led to further knowledge and better understanding of the Lebanese character. This valuable and genuine information was made available for all readers to get an accurate picture of the Lebanon of the first half of the twentieth century. No book has revealed the conduct, secrets, and charms of the Lebanese life in its social, cultural, and literary aspects as thoroughly and beautifully as The Heart of Lebanon.

Language: English
ISBN: 9953418578
2005, hardcover, 498 pages