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Not a chronological biography but an account of what Kahlil Gibran was about and what he believed in as told by his closest friend and personal secretary who knew him during the last seven years of his life. Includes some of his paintings and etchings and snippets of his poems and writings. Records the personal history of the Lebanese poet and painter, vividly recreating his personality and philosophy. Author of this book, Barbara Young, was an art and literary critic at the New York Times early in the 20th century, and a poet. She met Kahlil Gibran at a reading of his work The Prophet and became his personal secretary and confidante from 1925 until his death in 1931.

In "Jesus the Son of Man (Illustrated Edition)," Kahlil Gibran presents a profound exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus, articulated through the voices of various historical and fictional characters. Written in a lyrical, poetic style characteristic of Gibran''s work, this text interweaves spirituality and humanity, giving a multifaceted perspective on Jesus as both a celestial figure and a relatable human being. The illustrated edition enhances Gibran''s evocative prose with compelling imagery, providing a visual context that deepens the reader''s engagement with the narratives and emotions expressed. Kahlil Gibran, born in Lebanon in 1883, was profoundly influenced by his Christian upbringing and the cultural dynamics of his time. An accomplished poet, artist, and philosopher, Gibran''s exploration of spirituality and mysticism, along with his experiences as an immigrant in America, shaped his reflections on divinity and humanity. Gibran''s mastery of language and his embrace of diverse cultural traditions in his work allow readers to connect with universal themes of love and transcendence. This beautifully illustrated edition is a must-read for those interested in literature that bridges the sacred and the secular. Gibran''s poignant interpretations of Jesus invite readers to reflect on their spirituality while appreciating the artistry of his prose. This book is both a treasure trove of wisdom and a feast for the senses, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Reproduction of the original: The Madman His Parables and Poems by Kahlil Gibran

This Edition of The Prophet is Annotated and Was Originally Published in 1912 Kahlil Gibran is very well known for his book, The Prophet, which was published in the United States in 1923. He was born on January 6, 1883 in Bsharri, which is located in present-day Lebanon. His mother''s name is Kamila Jubran and his father''s name is Khalil Sa''d Jubran. He had a half-brother, from his mother''s first marriage, as well as two sisters. His family were Christians (specifically Maronite Christians). His father, who was a tax collector, was charged with the crime of embezzlement and his property was seized. His mother left his father and she, along with Kahlil, his half-brother, and two sisters emigrated to the United States, to the city of Boston. As a child, and in school, Kahlil was a very artistic boy. In 1896, Gibran was introduced to a man named Fred Holland Day, who had a profound influence on him. Day helped Gibran with his drawings, which he was particularly gifted with. Day also read literature to Gibran in English, which helped Gibran to overcome his struggles with the English language. It was Day and the friends of Day who encouraged Gibran to follow his artistic calling... ...And this was only the beginning. Buy Today to Read More of Gibran''s Amazing Work!

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages, and "The Prophet" has sold more than 9 million copies. He also transformed his rough sketches from his books into master paintings, now held in collections around the world. His works are beloved by innumerable creative hearts, who find in them an expression of the deepest impulses of the heart and mind. This paperback Special Edition of "The Prophet" also includes more than a dozen of Gibran''s rough sketches. "The Prophet" provides timeless spiritual wisdom on a range of subjects, including giving, eating and drinking, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, teaching, time, pleasure, religion, death, beauty and friendship.

For the past eighty years, the beautiful words of the Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran have graced everything from greeting cards and wedding invitations to inspirational wall hangings and corporate motivational literature. By one account, Gibran is the third bestselling poet of all time, after Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu. In this beautiful gift book, we discover the essential wisdom about what it means to be alive. For Gibran life is the energy that saturates all we see and feel--as well as what we can only imagine. Here are over 100 fables, aphorisms, parables, stories, and poems from the author of The Prophet. Here on display is that visionary voice of comfort, love, and tolerance. Listing to Nature''s Life Taking time to listen to the natural world reveals a new dimension of being human. It is as if all of nature were already within us, reminding us of our connection to the one life we share. Solitude Solitude is a silent storm that breaks down all our dead branches. Yet it sends our living roots deeper into the living heart of the living earth.

“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.

First published in 1912, “The Broken Wings” is a poetic novel written by Khalil Gibran. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of “The Prophet” (1923)—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; and 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. Set in Beirut at the turn of the century, the story is one the tragic love between a young betrothed woman and our protagonist, who are forced to see each other in secret until their meetings are uncovered and their love made impossible. “The Broken Wings” addresses a variety contemporary problems in the Eastern Mediterranean, including women''s rights and religious corrupt on. Other notable works by this author include: “Music” (1905), “Rebellious Spirits” (1908). 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.

Gibran''s protagonist, called ''the Prophet'', delivers spiritual, yet practical, homilies on a wide variety of topics central to daily life: love, marriage and children; work and play; possessions, beauty, truth, joy and sorrow, death and more.

DIVWorks on joy and sorrow, life and love, by Kahlil Gibran, one of the most celebrated modern philosophersDIV /divDIVIn this magnificent volume, Gibran’s writings have been translated from their native Arabic to English by Anthony Rizcallah Ferris. The collection includes The Broken Wings, an exquisitely tender, poetic love story; The Voice of the Master, a remarkable study of life; and Thoughts and Meditations, containing Gibran’s spiritual message to the world. Each work, studded with gems of wisdom and truth, adds up to a warm, lively, and philosophical portrait of one of the twentieth century’s greatest poetic masters./divDIV/div/div

A collection of poetry by Kahlil Gibran, Eastern literature’s most prolific thinker and the author of The Prophet, one of the most renowned books of the last century. Kahlil Gibran’s reflections on the wistful beauty, lofty majesty, and abiding peace of Eastern wisdom revolutionized Arab literature. This collection of dramatic poems uses the dialogue between age and youth as a platform to discuss deep subjects such as freedom, death, and the eternal soul. From “Of Life and Sorrow” to “Of Science and Knowledge,” Gibran’s vision transcends boundaries of religion and culture, finding beauty and wisdom in the universal struggles of everyday life.

A well-rounded look at the personal life, poetry, painting, and philosophy of the famous twentieth-century spiritual guide and author of The Prophet. Kahlil Gibran wrote prolifically and passionately in Arabic as well as English. First published in 1965 with nine works of poetry translated by Joseph Sheban, Mirrors of the Soul includes writings by Gibran that are as poignant today as when first written, such as “The New Frontier” and“The Sea.” These poems illuminate the dual nature of Gibran, who lived in the shadows both of New York skyscrapers and the cedars of his childhood Lebanon. Sheban enriches the new works with an insightful biography, a historical examination of politics and religion in Gibran’s native land, and the inclusion of revolutionary poems such as “My Countrymen” and “My People Died.”

The most wide-ranging collection of wisdom and works from the legendary twentieth-century spiritual guide and author of The Prophet. Kahlil Gibran produced some of the world’s most remarkable poems and philosophical essays throughout his almost thirty-year career. This enriching collection of his works includes more than 150 of his stories, prose poems, verse, parables, and autobiographical essays. From The Broken Wings, about the tragic end of a first love, to A Self Portrait, revealing Gibran’s greatest passions through his personal letters to friends and family, each book in this collection serves as an absorbing and comprehensive introduction to the legendary thinker.

A book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the author of "The Prophet" - a philosopher at his window commenting on the scene passing below.

… jika cinta mengajakmu, ikutilah dia meskipun jalannya sulit dan curam cinta tidak memberikan apa pun kecuali kepada dirinya sendiri dan tidak mengambil apa pun kecuali dari dirinya sendiri cinta tidak memiliki dan tidak akan dimiliki sebab cinta memnuhi kebutuhannya sendiri kehidupan tidak bergerak mundur dan tidak tinggal bersama hari kemarin …. Almustafa (The Prophet) merupakan karya Kahlil Gibran yang paling banyak versi terjemahannya. Buku yang kali pertama diterbitkan pada 1923 ini berkisah mengenai kearifan hidup yang disampaikan lewat tokoh utamanya, Almustafa. Cerita berawal ketika Almustafa bersiap naik ke kapal menuju negeri asalnya setelah 12 tahun tinggal di negeri asing. Ia dihentikan oleh sekelompok penduduk negeri asing tersebut. Mereka meminta Almustafa untuk berbicara mengenai rahasia yang terbentang antara kehidupan dan kematian. Gibran, dengan gaya penulisan khasnya yang penuh metafora puitis, mampu meramu rahasia pertalian antara manusia dan Tuhan, hubungan orang tua dan anak-anaknya, pentingnya ilmu, dan sebagainya.

For the first time, all the major works of this beloved writer are gathered together in one hardcover volume. Poet, artist, and mystic, Kahlil Gibran was born in 1883 to a poor Christian family in Lebanon and immigrated to the United States as an adolescent. His masterpiece, The Prophet, a book of poetic essays that he began while still a youth in Lebanon, is one of the most cherished books of our time and has sold millions of copies in more than twenty languages since its publication in 1923. But all of Gibran’s works—essays, stories, parables, and prose poems—are imbued with equally powerful simplicity and wisdom, whether they are addressing marriage or children, friendship or grief, work or pleasure. Perhaps no other twentieth-century writer has touched the hearts and minds of so remarkably varied and widespread a readership. Included in this volume are The Prophet, The Wanderer, Jesus the Son of Man, A Tear and a Smile, Spirits Rebellious, Nymphs of the Valley, Prose Poems, The Garden of the Prophet, The Earth Gods, Sand and Foam, The Forerunner, and The Madman.

From the acclaimed author of The Prophet comes a unique and moving collection of poems and parables. The book is short, but what the reader may create and experience as a result of its reading could fill volumes. The author, also an artist, has included five black and white illustrations to accompany his work.

A much loved classic, a timeless masterpiece from a celebrated visionary. Inspirational and profound, it remains as relevant today as the day it was first penned.

Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, one of the best-selling books of the twentieth century, was a Lebanese essayist, novelist and mystic poet. This collection of Gibran''s words from such poems as Secrets of the Heart'', ''Spirits Rebellious'' and ''Broken Wings'', as well as his autobiography and various essays, was compiled by Joseph Shiban, a longtime student of the author''s work. A perfect introduction to his passionately religious and often mystic outlook, Gibran''s writings on love, work, death and other subjects illuminate the human experience.''

First published in 1923, this masterpiece of religious inspiration and timeless appeal offers deep insight into every facet of existence: love, marriage, children, work, freedom, pain, joy, sorrow, friendship, and time.

This definitive biography of Kahlil Gibran -- author of The Prophet -- traces the phenomenon of a first-generation immigrant succeeding in twentieth-century American arts and letters. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A clarion call for freedom from one of the twentieth century''s most important philosophers and writers, Kahlil Gibran A book so powerful it was burned in the marketplace of Beirut at the time of its publication, Kahlil Gibran''s Spirits Rebellious is a clarion call for freedom in his homeland of Lebanon-for individuals and society. Gibran''s bitter denunciation of religious and political injustice flows through his lyric pen in three parables, that of "Madame Rose Hanie," "The Cry of the Graves," and "Kahlil the Heretic." His vision of liberty is no less powerful today

Includes works originally published in A treasury of Kahlil Gibran, A second treasury of Kahlil Gibran, and A third treasury of Kahlil Gibran.

“I do not think the East has spoken with so beautiful a voice since the Gitanjali of Rabindranath Tagore ...” – G. W. Russell