First published in 1918, "The Madman" is the first work in English by celebrated Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran. Most famous for "The Prophet," published in 1923 and one of the best-selling books ever written, Gibran was also a talented visual artist who studied in Paris before writing several works in Arabic early in his literary career. "The Madman" is a collection of over 30 parables and poems that showcase the innovative and varied style that Gibran would become celebrated for the world over. These sentimental, spiritual, but also witty and humorous, parables and poems…mehr
First published in 1918, "The Madman" is the first work in English by celebrated Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran. Most famous for "The Prophet," published in 1923 and one of the best-selling books ever written, Gibran was also a talented visual artist who studied in Paris before writing several works in Arabic early in his literary career. "The Madman" is a collection of over 30 parables and poems that showcase the innovative and varied style that Gibran would become celebrated for the world over. These sentimental, spiritual, but also witty and humorous, parables and poems examine the foibles and vanities of human culture. They show that often sanity is a social construct and that many who are later viewed as prophets and soothsayers are at first dismissed as crazy madmen. Ultimately life-affirming and reassuring, Gibran's poems encourage inner contemplation and reflection on what it means to be both a physical and spiritual being. Like all of Gibran's work, "The Madman" continues to be read and cherished around the world a century after it was first written for its timeless understanding of our shared humanity. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, is best known for his groundbreaking book The Prophet, published in 1923. This profound work of prose poetry has been translated into over one hundred languages and has become one of the most widely read books in literary history, selling millions of copies worldwide. Beyond his most famous publication, Gibran wrote nine books in Arabic and eight in English, exploring deep themes of spirituality, love, and human experience. As a key member of the New York-based Pen League and a significant cultural figure, he is considered the third best-selling poet of all time, behind only Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire readers across generations.
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