The Forerunner

In the years before The Prophet made him a household name, Kahlil Gibran composed The Forerunner—a sequence of parables and meditations that cut to the heart of what it means to be human. From the mysterious figure who walks ahead of the caravan to the fool who sees what kings cannot, these short, luminous pieces speak of solitude and community, power and humility, the illusions we cling to and the truths we evade. This modern-English edition stays faithful to Gibran’s original meaning and spirit, rendering his poetic language into clear, inviting prose. The result is a work that feels both ancient and immediate—a book to return to again and again for its quiet wisdom and uncompromising honesty. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.