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A guide for general readers or scholars interested in the life and work of Gibran.Explores the fascinating world of the author of The Prophet, one of the most celebrated works of the twentieth century. Modelled on Gibran's own writings, simple and concise in presentation, the first half is devoted to significant events in Gibran's life and provides the necessary background to his writing and painting, with particular reference to the individuals and works that have been major influences. These are further explored in the second half, a critical study of Gibran's work and contribution to the literature of the world. ... Read more

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The completion of The Prophet trilogy of Kahlil Gibran, where the prophet Almustafa returns to the city of Orphalese to teach the people of God's love and the divine nature of their beings. ... Read more

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Excellent Conclusion to The Prophet's story
Very gutsy and straight forward, this book is written in Gibran's manner, but without any boundaries or caution.I absolutely loved it.There were so many truths contained in it that Gibran knew in his heart, but didn't get the chance to record on paper.A must read for everyone, even if you never read "The Prophet"!

Seems to capture Gibran...
This book is not like the "topic" chapters of THE PROPHET, but the language reads like Gibran's. Here, the prophet returns and is not greeted with open arms by the local priests. His message of love andfinding god within earns the prophet only a hail of stones. This is a gutsyand dramatic story...no "wine and thou" to read at weddings. ... Read more

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A gift to both my children
Since I absolutely loved this book while in high school, I gave copies to each of my daughters.The beauty of these written words is difficult to describe and a must read. ... Read more

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A gift edition includes Kahlil Gibran's most celebrated essays, including "Thoughts and Meditations," "Spiritual Sayings," "Mirrors of the Soul," and "Silent Sorrow," and provides insight into his literary and philosophic artistry. ... Read more

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The definitive biography of a writer whose visions helped shape the philosophy of the New Age, a visionary whose legend lives on in The Prophet, one of the greatest bestsellers of the twentieth century

In this comprehensive biography, Robin Waterfield traces the influences that shaped Kahlil Gibran, author of the inspirational New Age text The Prophet, which has sold millions of copies and remains an enduring work of the twentieth century.He explores Gibran's development from the wounded Romantic and angry young man to his final metamorphosis as the Prophet of New York, following him from the decadence of fin de siecle Boston to the vigor of Greenwich Village in its heyday before the First World War.

Though known outwardly for the peace and optimism that permeates his work, Gibran's life, as Waterfield demonstrates, was littered with personal tragedy and conflicted sexuality.Admired by many as a charismatic, intelligent, and talented aesthete, Gibran could also be abusive, arrogant, narcissistic, and self-indulgent.Tormented by his failure to live up to his own vision of spiritual fulfillment, Gibran ultimately succumbed to the ravages of alcoholism.Tragically, he did not live to see the phenomenal sales, The Prophet achieved.He died in 1931, seven and a half years after the publication of his best-known book.

Tracing Gibran's development as an artist and as a writer--from his revolutionary short Arabic pieces to the confident biblical cadences of his more mature English works--Waterfield offers fresh insights into Gibran's life and loves.Using Gibran's poetry and art, as well as the major social and cultural contexts of Gibran's lifetime, Waterfield completely reappraises all of the remaining primary sources for Gibran's life and character.In so doing, he offers an entirely new portrait of the complex man whose ideals shaped the New Age.

Prophet is a powerful biography that offers both a thorough treatment of Gibran's life and work, as well as extraordinary insight into the character of a man whose writings still continue to influence legions of readers even today. Amazon.com Review
This respectful but frank biography of the author of The Prophetreveals Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) as a deeply conflicted man. RobinWaterfield, an English translator of ancient Greek philosophicaltexts, believes that Gibran never felt entirely at ease in America (towhich he immigrated from Lebanon in 1895) or in his nativeculture. His influential Arabic poetry infused a rigidly classicalliterature with Western-style romanticism and colloquialism. And hisEnglish-language books like The Prophet (which has soldmillions since its initial publication in 1923), with their emphasison the individual's quest for enlightenment and inner peace outside ofthe constraints of organized religious institutions, helped to createNew Age spirituality. Yet Gibran was an alcoholic, frequently unhappyin his relationships with women, and in Waterfield's judgment becameso enmeshed in his role as poet-prophet that he "could not endure thereality of being a human being." Somewhat pedantically written andargued, this useful work sifts fact from fiction to illuminateGibran's links with early 20th-century bohemians in Boston andGreenwich Village, his political and literary affiliations with fellowArab immigrants, and his impact on the culture of his time and ourown. --Wendy Smith ... Read more

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Prophet:Life and Times of Kahlil Gibran
A fairly well-written biography of Gibran.I learned much that did not know about the man.What I learned, was that he was a deeply flawed man, who was also a great artist and writer.I learned that he also died fairly young, from alcoholism.Another creative genious brought low y substance abuse.Would he have had the creativity, had he not had the alcohol problem?I don't know, but he must have thought not, or he wouldnt have begun drinking.

Wonderful Book
Each page of this book is filled with color, love, hope and happiness. It is a reminder of the importance of treating one's self and others well, and how beautiful life really is. ... Read more