The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry essays written in English by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. The prophet, Almustafa, has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses,...
The Broken Wings is a tale of tragic love, set in turn-of-the-century Beirut. The book highlights many of the social issues of the time in the Eastern Mediterranean, including religious corruption, the lack of rights of women, and the weighing up of wealth and happiness and is probably inspired from Gibran's own personal experiences. Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the...
A Tear And A Smile is a thoughtful collection of tiny tales and poems to give you ample food for thought while Sand and Foam is an inspiring book of aphorisms in beautiful verses which gives out a new impression and meaning in every read. Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the heart of the renaissance in modern Arabic literature. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Dam'ah...
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of «The Collected Works of Kahlil Gibran: 21 Books in One Edition (With Original Illustrations).» This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the heart of the renaissance in modern Arabic literature. TABLE...
This unique collection of «The Wisdom of Kahlil Gibran (Illustrated Edition)» has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Excerpt: "You ask me how I became a madman. It happened thus: One day, long before many gods were born, I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen,–the seven masks I have fashioned and worn in seven lives,–I ran maskless through the crowded streets shouting, «Thieves, thieves, the cursed thieves.» Men and women laughed at me...
The perfect companion to Kahlil Gibran's classic, The Prophet, this elegant volume presents an original selection of works by the popular writer and artist. It consists of the complete texts and drawings of The Madman and The Forerunner, plus 20 additional illustrations—many long out of print—and a perceptive essay by art historian Alice Raphael. The Madman features a series of concise stories and verses offering uplifting views of human nature. Gibran warmly encourages...
A spiritually rejuvenating book where Gibran weaves a magic through his words and inspires readers with his narrative skill. Here, Jesus is portrayed through the words of 77 contemporaries who knew him, including enemies and friends like the Syrians, Romans, Jews, priests, and poets. Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the heart of the renaissance in modern Arabic literature. ...
