Between Night and Morn

by Kahlil Gibran

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.”

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Philosophy

77 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Kahlil Gibran (Arabic: جبران خليل جبران ) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer.
Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of Ottoman Mount Lebanon), as a young man he emigrated with his family to the United States where he studied art and began his literary career. 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 Lao-Tzu.

Reviews

[Khalil · Rating 4 out of 5]

“What is this duty that separates the lovers, and causes the women to become widows, and the children to become orphans? What is this patriotism which provokes wars and destroys kingdoms through trifles? And what cause can be more than trifling when compared to but one life? What is this duty which invites poor villagers, who are looked upon as nothing by the strong and by the sons of the inherited nobility, to die for the glory of their oppressors? If duty destroys peace among nations, and patriotism disturbs the tranquility of man’s life, then let us say, “Peace be with duty and patriotism.”

The Mermaids
Kahlil Gibran

A beautiful read indeed.

[Dany · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Many times I wondered, and spoke to myself, saying, ‘What is this Universe, and why am I different from those people who are looking at me, and how do I know them, and where did I meet them, and why am I living among them? Am I a stranger among them, or is it they who are strange to this earth, built by Life who entrusted me with the key?’ “ (The Tempest)

[Manar]

His voice is calling to uncover something unearthly..

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything that Gibran writes has some sort of impact in my life, between night and morn fulfilled the expectation of mine.
" Here are the swarms of dive and the
Nightingales moving in the far portion
Of the valley. Are you capable of flying
With the birds, or has the horrible night
Weakened you wings? "

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know it sounds corny, but his books always seem to find me when I need to read them. ♥️

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautiful! Definitely a book I would like to reread. The chapter on Satan was particularly thought provoking and worthy of much discussion. Gibran does not disappoint.

[Mina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hypocrisy will always remain, even if her finger tips are coloured and polished; and Deceit will never change even if her touch becomes soft and delicate; and Falsehood will never turn into Truth even if you dress her with silken robes and place her in the palace; and Greed will not become Contentment; nor will Crime become Virtue

[Niel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the lowest rating Gibran has got from me. I might have missed his thought. :D

[Janice Raquela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book

[Jean Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

“She raised her head and looked at him with her soul . . . . the look of a human which, in mighty silence, belittles the conventional words used amongst mankind; the expression which offers myriads of thoughts in the unspoken language of the hearts. She bore the look of a person who accepts Love not as a spirit in a body of words, but as a reunion occurring long after two souls were divided by earth and joined by God” (pg 104).

Just one of the passages that stuck out to me. Such a lyrical and beautiful contribution!

[Abhidev H M · Rating 4 out of 5]

"There is a flavour in blood, and a
Sweetness in tears."

[Aaliyah Behbehani · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[The Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am totally in love with Kahlil Gibran's books..

[Perseus · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like if philosophy was like this all the time it would be 100% more enjoyable.

[Brenda Hermes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The narrative is very fluid and felt fresh, like drinking a glass of cool water after a journey under the embracing sun. The political, philosophical, religious, and sociological topics were portrayed beautifully in each poem. This author is thought-provoking and left in me a vivid impression and allowed me to release any stuck feelings that remained inside my chest (a good author must not only make the reader ponder but also to feel in my opinion), the narrative can be as touching as it can be crude or raw like scratching on the wound of reality. It was also encouraging to read through the lines of overcoming obstacles and grief, I was able to read it in one sitting for it only has seventy pages but those thirty minutes was the most useful time of reading I had this year.

[Utsob Roy · Rating 3 out of 5]

তেমন বেশি কিছু না।

[Hawra'a Khalfan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved every word.

[Tara Tetzlaff · Rating 5 out of 5]

peaceful, yet profound. A book to be savored; definitely see myself coming back to this one again and again.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gibran truly was a great poet. This is one of several books of his I have read and I look forward to reading more.

[Moushmi Radhanpara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Philosophical and unearthly.