Selected Works

by Kahlil Gibran

This omnibus brings you some of the best-loved writings of kahlil gibran, the twentieth-century mystic and artist of lebanese origin the selection features four of his english translations from their arabic originals: nymphs of the valley (1906), spirits rebellious (1908), the broken wings (1912) and tears and laughter (1918) besides the prophet (1923), the most celebrated of all his writings, the book features the other four works that gibran wrote in english: the madman (1918), the forerunner (1920), sand and foam (1926) and jesus, the son of man (1928) also included here is the wanderer (1932), the last and posthumously published work of a man but with a cloak and a staff with a veil of pain upon his face this volume also contains some selections of gibrans shorter writings and essays, which are as timeless in their essence and persuasive in their immediacy as are his spiritual musings

First published January 1, 1999

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

[MAITE AYZA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poemas sueltos del autor del libro,yo no he sabido llegar o no es mi estilo,a la esencia de éste

[Jorge · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tengo que darle una lectura más profunda en un futuro.