The Book of Khalid (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ameen Rihani

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332490599 ISBN 13: 9780332490595

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A journey of ideas, love, and questions about faith that travels between deserts and cities.

This book from The Book of Khalid introduces a traveler-sage who blends ancient wisdom with a modern, restless voice. It mixes poetry, social critique, and vivid scenes as Khalid wanders toward a higher understanding of mind and spirit.

Set on the border between the Orient and the Occident, the narrative pairs lyrical reflections with sharp observations about religion, society, and desire. The book pulls you into Khalid’s search for truth, love, and a life that refuses easy answers.

• Experience a voice that blends myth, satire, and meditation on modern life
• Follow Khalid’s encounters with priests, lovers, and a world in flux
• Watch questions about duty, freedom, and belief unfold through vivid scenes
• Feel the tension between tradition and personal awakening in a travel tale

Ideal for readers who enjoy philosophical travel writing, intercultural perspectives, and bold questions about faith and human longing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332490599
• ISBN 13: 9780332490595
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 362