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Sprich uns von der Freundschaft. Worte des Propheten.
Inspirational Gift Book
- GenresPoetry
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
About the author
Kahlil Gibran
1,490 books15.4k followersKahlil 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.
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.
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June 3, 2021
Tender and enlightening with such brevity. Pleasing aesthetic tops!!
February 27, 2022
Another poem book from Gibran. I like the poem - Your most radiant garment is of the other person's weaving; your most savory meal is that which you eat at the other person's table; your most comfortable bed is in the other person's house. Now tell me, how can you separate yourself from the other person?
January 17, 2026
I loved a couple of the short messages; there were others I simply didn't not "get". I am not certain why they were all included under the title, but not my decision.
September 12, 2011
This book is full of beautiful illustrations by Donni Giambroni. I don't what I love more the illustrations or the words. Both are so beautiful. This is one of those books that you can grab when you are feeling down and flip to any page. It will make you smile and change your mood for the better.
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