Publisher |
Rupa Publications India |
Publication Year |
2016 |
ISBN-13 |
9788129140265 |
ISBN-10 |
8129140268 |
Binding |
Paperback |
Number of Pages |
632 Pages |
Language |
(English) |
Weight (grms) |
620 |
Regarded as a literary and political rebel, Kahlil Gibran’s work—essays, stories, parables, prose and poems—has touched the hearts of millions. He wrote about love, marriage, friendship, pleasure, sorrow, crime, work and law in a simple, spiritual manner and has influenced people all over the world with his wisdom for decades. This collection includes some of his most famous works like, The Prophet, a series of philosophical essays which has long attained cult status; The Madman, where Gibran talks about madness; A Tear and a Smile, which discusses why joy and sadness are required in equal measures in one’s life and many more. Encompassing the writings of one of the most profound and influential authors of the twentieth century, The Definitive Kahlil Gibran provides relevant answers to all of life’s questions and opens a new and mystical world for readers to explore
Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran, a renowned Lebanese-American writer, poet, visual artist, and philosopher, is celebrated as the author of The Prophet, published in 1923 in the United States. This iconic book has become a global classic, translated into over 100 languages and ranking among the best-selling books of all time. Gibran emigrated to the United States with his mother and siblings, settling in Boston’s vibrant Syrian and Lebanese community. There, he learned English and pursued art studies while his mother supported the family by working as a seamstress and selling linens. Gibran passed away in New York City on April 10, 1931, due to cirrhosis of the liver.
Kahlil Gibran
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