Kahlil Gibran Collected Poetry Books and Works: The Prophet, The Madman, The Forerunner, and a Complete Biography of Kahlil Gibran (Unabridged‪)‬

Learn how the life of this Lebanese immigrant has positioned him to artistically capture the hearts, minds, and souls of readers for generations, making him one of the world’s best-selling poets. In the collected works of poetry, poet, author, artist, and philosopher, Kahlil Gibran, shares his spiritual and moral views of life, purpose, love, and pain.

The Prophet

Most notably Gibran’s most well-known work, The Prophet is a collection of prose offering spiritual wisdom on a variety of subjects including love and marriage, work, sorrow and pain, property, freedom, prayer, the divided self, and the boundless self. In its entirety, the book of poetry can be seen as a metaphor for the mysteries of life, including our purpose, and the definitions of “good” and “bad”.

The Madman

Prose, poetry, fable, or aphorism, The Madman is a timeless work of art that needs to be experienced rather than analyzed. Kindling a fire in the hearts of listeners, Gibran’s ponderings share his early 20th-century views about life, how he defines freedom, and having the courage to endure the uncertainties of love.

The Forerunner

In his deeply profound way, Gibran embraces his heartfelt and compassionate poetic outlook on life in this collection of 24 harrowing tales of morality. His wisdom and a deep sense of humanity withstand the test of time in the engaging and thought-provoking parables and poems contained within The Forerunner.

A Complete Biography of Kahlil Gibran

Gibran’s strong foundation in his cultural roots is evident throughout his prose as he weaves social issues, human freedoms, and the mysteries of life into all of his art forms. Strong themes of love, life, sorrow, and pain established Gibran as a literary figure in the early 1900s.