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The Forerunner is Gibran's second book in the English language built upon the mystical and spiritual thematic foundations that he had laid down with The Madman. "You are your own forerunner, and the towers you have builded are but the foundation of your giant-self. And that self too shall be a foundation."

The prolific writings of Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet, continue to inspire a devoted international following and have transformed modern Arabic literature. In this volume of early writings, Gibran’s simple yet lyrical style crosses from prose to poetry and yields insight into his dedication and inner vision of beauty, including the tale of a strange hermit in “The Tempest”, the discovery of love lost to war in “The Mermaids”, and the long voyage of sea and soul in the prose poem “Between Night and Morn”.

The perfect gift for the one you love. Poetry, prose, and readings that speak of love set against beautiful music.

Khalil Gibran, nació en Bisharri, Líbano, el 6 de enero de 1883. A los 11 años, emigró con su familia a los Estados Unidos. Aprendió y cultivó con devoción el inglés, lengua que haría famosas sus novelas, aunque no olvidó el árabe. En 1902 inicia su vocación por la pintura, que le llevaría a ser famoso por doquier; y es en París donde expone sus obras y gana el elogio de la crítica.

Kahlil Gibran's 'The Madman' was the first book he penned in English. Beautifully written, it is a short collection of parables on God, animals, human nature, and life's big questions. Not as well known as his classic: 'The Prophet', but some would say just as inspirational, or possibly more so. Read the first verse here and decide for yourself, or better still, listen to the sample of Arthur Browns' beautiful narration. You ask me how I became a madman.

Death is a subject that few of us talk about, but many think about and more than a few of us dread. Whether it is the actual end of our life’s journey or merely a transit point to heavenly glory, its actual point of impact is, obviously, life-changing. But what do poets think of it? How do their minds tangle with the subject and make sense of this? That’s what we wondered, too. Poets as rich and diverse as Longfellow, Hood, Bronte, Burns, and Gibran here share their words, thoughts and visions with us.

Pubblicato a New York nel 1923, "Il Profeta" viene subito accolto con grande favore di pubblico soprattutto presso i giovani, i quali vedono in Gibran un maestro di saggezza. A distanza di tanti anni l'interesse è rimasto immutato: silloge che abbraccia i problemi fondamentali dell'esistenza, il capolavoro del poeta libanese è anche libro di notevole fascino. Il clima sospeso e rarefatto, il ritmo incantatorio di una scrittura lirica di presa immediata, incisiva e visionaria, l'incontro tra due opposte culture, l'orientale e l'occidentale, sono la cifra di uno stile inconfondibile.

Il profeta (The Prophet) è una raccolta di poesie di Khalil Gibran pubblicata nel 1923 a New York dall'editore Knopf. Si tratta di una raccolta di poesie in prosa legate da un filo comune narrativo, nel quale si inseriscono tematiche differenti. È strutturata a domande e risposte: per ogni argomento, un personaggio fa una domanda al Profeta, il quale risponde per metafore e analogie con un testo di tipo poetico. È un testo che ha molto di religioso, pur non inserendosi esattamente in nessuna religione, dato che parla di temi quali lo spirito, la mente, la natura.

Khalil Gibran is dichter en kunstenaar Libanese schilder, bleef hij in Europa en bracht het grootste deel van zijn leven in de Verenigde Staten. Gepubliceerd in 1923 en bestaat uit zesentwintig gedichten, zijn boek "De Profeet" werd vooral populair in de jaren 1960 in de loop van de tegen-cultuur en de New Age bewegingen. Sinds het werd gepubliceerd, werd de profeet nooit uitgeput. Na zijn vertaald in meer dan twintig talen, is het uitgegroeid tot een van de best verkochte boeken van de twintigste eeuw in de Verenigde Staten.

Khalil Gibran est un poète et artiste peintre libanais, Il a séjourné en Europe et passé la majeure partie de sa vie aux États-Unis. Publié en 1923 et composé de vingt-six textes poétiques, son recueil "Le Prophète" est devenu particulièrement populaire pendant les années 1960 dans le courant de la contre-culture et les mouvements New Age.

Queste 100 citazioni mirano a fornire l'accesso a un'opera o a una vita eccezionale, attraverso una selezione dei pensieri più eclatanti, in un formato accessibile a tutti. Una citazione è più di un estratto di un'affermazione, può essere un colpo di mente, una sintesi di un pensiero complesso, una massima, un'apertura a una riflessione più profonda.

Pocos libros poseen al mismo tiempo una profundidad, una frescura y una poesía comparables a las de El Profeta, de Khalil Gibran. Gibran trata de impulsar al lector a cambiar su forma de vida basándose principalmente en llevarla de una forma equilibrada con respecto a la divinidad y la paz interior. Para Gibran los obstáculos y vicisitudes del mundo son solo pruebas que permiten al hombre evolucionar y avanzar por el camino hacia la purificación, así nos demuestra que el mundo será mejor cuando los hombres sean capaces de acercarse y convivir

World famous 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer. It was originally published in 1923. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history.

The Prophet has touched more lives than any other modern work of inspirational literature. Now, Khalil Gibran’s timeless message for meaningful living is available to you in a single sitting in this powerful abridgment by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz. Gibran explores how to discover new doorways and ideas every day, and how your existence is far greater than you realize. His ideas bring comfort, insight, and new impetuous to dive fully into your role as a sacred being.

Moving philosophy and New Age insights given long ago. The Chicago Post reviewer said, “The words bring to one’s ears the magnificent myths of Ecclesiasticus. The work of a great man.”

Originally published in 1923 by Knopf, The Prophet is a teaching fable that has been cherished by millions for nearly 100 years. It is a book of wisdom that provides guidance on how to live a life imbued with meaning and purpose. Gibson explores all of life’s important issues - including love, marriage, the human condition, friendship, prayer, beauty, death, and much more. What makes this edition of The Prophet especially exciting is the inclusion of newly discovered Gibran material.

The beloved prophet Almustafa (meaning “The Chosen One”) has lived within the city walls of Orphalese for twelve years. He has walked among the people and formed a deep connection to the place, but he knows this is not where he ultimately belongs. On the seventh day of Ielool (“the month of reaping”), Almustafa climbs a hill beyond the boundaries of the city wall and gazes out across the misty sea. He is filled with joy as he catches sight of the ship that has come to free him from exile. His series of sermons form the 28 prose poems of this book.

The words of Kahlil Gibran give his book The Prophet a broad range of inspiration and philosophy. They provide exceptional insight into human desires and understanding. The vivid observations are vibrant with feeling and acceptance of life’s many questions and hopes. One review saluted the story as being untouched by the harshness of life. Gibran’s other two books, The Forerunner and The Madman, are of deep assistance in the same manner.

Khalil Gibran es un poeta y pintor libanés. Ha vivido en Europa y ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida en los Estados Unidos. Publicado en 1923 y compuesto por veintiséis textos poéticos, su colección El Profeta se hizo especialmente popular durante los años 60 en los movimientos de la contracultura y la Nueva Era. Desde su publicación, El Profeta nunca ha estado agotado. Después de ser traducido a más de veinte idiomas, se ha convertido en uno de los libros más vendidos del siglo XX en los Estados Unidos.

En Alas rotas, Kahlil Gibran descubre la gloria y el dolor del amor joven. Esta historia levemente autobiográfica sigue la tradición de Romeo y Julieta, pero con los ajustes orientales y las imágenes exhuberantes característicos de Gibran. Alas rotas es una historia profunda de los cambios del amor, que explora el tema espiritual del significado de la existencia humana en un mundo que contiene belleza y amor profundos, en medio de las manchas de la avaricia y los dolores del sufrimiento.