The Kahlil Gibran Reader: Inspirational WritingsCitadel Press, 25.07.2006 - 221 Seiten Sayings, poems and short pieces from one of the 20th centuries most revered writers. Born in Lebanon in 1883, Gibran's groundbreaking philosophy and simple, elegant poetry made him a figure of international renown. His writing - infused with timeless and provocative truths touching on subjects as diverse as love, friendship, beauty, wealth, sorrow and destiny - has been translated into more than 20 languages and his reflections on the nature of humanity continue to bring joy and inspiration to millions. |
Inhalt
INTRODUCTION | 11 |
THE SECRETS OF THE HEART | 11 |
THE AMBITIOUS VIOLET | 11 |
THE DAY OF MY BIRTH | 11 |
SAYINGS | 23 |
SILENT SORROW | 59 |
THE HAND OF DESTINY | 63 |
THE TEMPEST | 67 |
LAUGHTER AND TEARS | 105 |
SONG OF THE Flower | 109 |
THE MASTER AND THE DISCIPLE | 111 |
A POETS VOICE | 133 |
THE POET FROM BAALBEK | 141 |
UNION | 149 |
MY SOUL PREACHED TO ME | 153 |
VISION | 157 |
THE LAKE OF FIRE | 77 |
THE SACRIFICE | 91 |
THE CREATION | 99 |
PEACE | 101 |
SONG OF THE SOUL | 103 |
EARTH | 159 |
THE CRY OF THE GRAVES | 165 |
KHALIL THE HERETIC | 177 |
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