Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, visual artist, and philosopher. He is best known for his book 'The Prophet,' a series of poetic essays that has been translated into over 100 languages.

Books

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  1. 1. The Prophet

    "The Prophet" is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. The central character, a prophet, is about to board a ship which will carry him home after 12 years spent living in a foreign city. Before he departs, 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, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

    The 415th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 2. The Collected Works

    "The Collected Works" is a compilation of the most significant writings by a renowned philosopher and artist. It contains a variety of profound and thought-provoking pieces, including essays, parables, and poems, that delve into themes such as love, friendship, joy, sorrow, and spirituality. The book is known for its lyrical prose and insightful wisdom, offering readers a deep exploration of life's most profound questions and universal truths.

    The 7254th Greatest Book of All Time