The Madman, His Parables And Poems (1918) - Hardcover

Gibran, Kahlil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1168899613 ISBN 13: 9781168899613

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Madman, His Parables and Poems is a collection of philosophical and spiritual writings by Kahlil Gibran, originally published in 1918. The book is divided into two parts: the first consisting of a series of parables and the second consisting of a collection of poems.The parables are short stories that explore themes such as love, freedom, and the human condition. They are written in a simple and poetic style, often featuring characters who are searching for meaning in their lives. The parables are intended to provoke thought and encourage readers to reflect on their own experiences.The second part of the book is a collection of poems that explore similar themes. The poems are written in Gibran's signature style, which is characterized by its use of metaphor and imagery. They are often romantic and melancholic, exploring the beauty and pain of life.Throughout the book, Gibran's writing is infused with a sense of spirituality and mysticism. He draws on a range of religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Islam, and Sufism, to explore the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the divine.Overall, The Madman, His Parables and Poems is a deeply philosophical and poetic work that explores some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and provoke readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Kahlil Gibran (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer of the New York Pen League. Kahlil Gibran was born in the town of Bsharri in the Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Empire (north of modern-day Lebanon), to Khalil Gibran and Kamila Gibran (Rahmeh). As a young man Kahlil emigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied art and began his literary career, writing in both English and Arabic. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero. He is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again especially in the 1960s counterculture. Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1168899613
• ISBN 13: 9781168899613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 78