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Free Download: Kahlil Gibran, “The Prophet”
“When I first came across this text I was deeply touched by it’s wisdom
and spiritual depth – it seemed to offer that timeless advice just at
the right moment… I’ve used it when I couldn’t find the words to
express my feelings at a friend’s loss of a loved one. I’ve used when
I’ve found myself looking for a clear and serene understanding in
moments of confusion and inner conflict. The book has been a faithful
companion, and has remained one of, if not the favourite, of all the
books I’ve read. I hope you enjoy the timeless wisdom and truth within
these pages as much as I have over the years. With love and blessings,
Paul Coughlin.”
“The
Prophet by Khalil Gibran” is a wonderful collection of inspiring and
uplifting poetic essays, and is cited as the most widely read book of
the twentieth century. Gibran Kahlil Gibran was born on January 6th,
1883 in the Turkish province of Northern Lebanon. In 1895 his family
moved to the USA and settled in Boston leaving his father behind in
Lebanon. Gibran’s curiosity led him to the cultural side of Boston,
which exposed him to the rich world of theatre, opera and artistic
galleries. His creative talents caught the attention of his teachers who
saw artistic future for the boy. They contacted Fred Holland Day, an
artist and supporter of artists who opened up Gibran’s cultural world
and set him on the road to artistic fame.
In 1904 Gibran had his first exhibition in Boston. From 1908 to 1910 he
studied art in Paris with August Rodin. In 1912 he settled in New York
and devoted himself to writing and painting. It was here that Gibran was
to compose his most famous book The Prophet. The Prophet speaks of the
yearning for unity within us all. Through a series of twenty six poetic
essays, he teaches us that only through Love can we truly achieve that
unity. Gibran died in New York in 1931, at the age of forty eight. The
Prophet has been translated into more than twenty languages, and is
cited as the most widely read book of the twentieth century.”
http://www.holybooks.com/the-prophet-by-khalil-gibran/
2012-08-19 17:21:27
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