The ProphetCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 5 בדצמ׳ 2011 - 60 עמודים Khalil Gibran is chiefly known in the English speaking world for his book "The Prophet", an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book became extremely popular in the 1960s counterculture. Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu."Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words of Kahlil Gibran bring to one's ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes . . . If there is a man or woman who can read this book without a quiet acceptance of a great man's philosophy and a singing in the heart as of music born within, that man or woman is indeed dead to life and truth." - The Chicago Post"The Prophet" was selected as one of the 50 cult books of all time by the UK's The Daily Telegraph.Contents:The Coming Of The ShipOn LoveOn MarriageOn ChildrenOn GivingOn Eating And DrinkingOn WorkOn Joy And SorrowOn HousesOn ClothesOn Buying And SellingOn Crime And PunishmentOn LawsOn FreedomOn Reason And PassionOn PainSelf-KnowledgeOn TeachingOn FriendshipOn TalkingOn TimeOn Good And EvilOn PrayerOn PleasureOn BeautyOn ReligionOn DeathThe FarewellEinstein Books' edition of "The Prophet" contains supplementary texts:* The Madman: His Parables and Poems, by Khalil Gibran* A Few Poems Of Khalil Gibran* A Few Quotes Of Khalil Gibran |