The Madman His Parables And Poems

Reproduction of the original: The Madman His Parables and Poems by Kahlil Gibran

"You ask me how I became a madman. It happened thus: One day, long before many gods were born, I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen,--the seven masks I have fashioned and worn in seven lives,--I ran maskless through the crowded streets shouting, "Thieves, thieves, the cursed thieves." Men and women laughed at me and some ran to their houses in fear of me." (The Madman)_x000D_ Words of wisdom from the poet-madman is inspiring and soul-searching._x000D_ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and philosopher. Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was at the heart of the renaissance in modern Arabic literature._x000D_ TABLE OF CONTENTS:_x000D_ The Madman: His Parables And Poems_x000D_ Sketches & Paintings of Kahlil Gibran_x000D_ Inspirational Quotes

Life-affirming parables and poems by the author of The Prophet cast an ironic light on the beliefs, aspirations and vanities of humanity. Also features 3 illustrations by author.

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Kahlil Gibran (born January 6, 1883 in Bsharri, modern day Lebanon, which was part of Ottoman controlled Syria at the time; died April 10, 1931 in New York City, United States) was a Lebanese American artist, poet, writer, philosopher and theologian. He is the third-bestselling poet in history after William Shakespeare and Laozi. Much of Gibran's writings deal with Christianity, especially on the topic of spiritual love. His poetry is notable for its use of formal language, as well as insights on topics of life using spiritual terms. [Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran].

Published in 1918, The Madman: His Parables and Poems is the first collection of philosophical poetry and short stories by Lebanese author Khalil Gibran. The Madman is the first work by Gibran that was originally published in English, as compared to his earlier works which were written originally in his native Arabic. The Madman deals with themes of love, loss, spirituality, and the nature of truth.

This Edition of The Prophet is Annotated and Was Originally Published in 1918 Kahlil Gibran is very well known for his book, The Prophet, which was published in the United States in 1923. He was born on January 6, 1883 in Bsharri, which is located in present-day Lebanon. His mother's name is Kamila Jubran and his father's name is Khalil Sa'd Jubran. He had a half-brother, from his mother's first marriage, as well as two sisters. His family were Christians (specifically Maronite Christians). His father, who was a tax collector, was charged with the crime of embezzlement and his property was seized. His mother left his father and she, along with Kahlil, his half-brother, and two sisters emigrated to the United States, to the city of Boston. As a child, and in school, Kahlil was a very artistic boy. In 1896, Gibran was introduced to a man named Fred Holland Day, who had a profound influence on him. Day helped Gibran with his drawings, which he was particularly gifted with. Day also read literature to Gibran in English, which helped Gibran to overcome his struggles with the English language. It was Day and the friends of Day who encouraged Gibran to follow his artistic calling... ...And this was only the beginning. Buy Today to Read More of Gibran's Amazing Work!