In search of a prophet : a spiritual journey with Kahlil Gibran / Paul-Gordon Chandler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chandler, Paul Gordon, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gibran, Kahlil, 1883-1931.

Gibran, Kahlil.

Authors, Arab--Lebanon--Biography.

Authors, Arab.

Authors, Arab--United States--Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (201 pages)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]

Summary:

In Search of a Prophet is a fascinating journey through the spiritual life of Kahlil Gibran, author of the bestselling book The Prophet. Capturing our imaginations and enriching our spirits, Paul-Gordon Chandler explores this beloved writer and artist, a mystic who sought to build bridges and tear down walls. In Search of a Prophet is not a traditional biography but a compelling spiritual journey through Gibran's writings, art, and the places he lived. From his birthplace village high in the snowy mountains of Lebanon, Chandler leads us through his emigration to Boston, art training in Paris, career in New York, and to the far-reaching places of influence his writings and art have traveled. Delving into passages of some of Gibran's writings--both famous and less well known--Chandler breathes life into this captivating poet artist who moved beyond religion to the core of universal spirituality and was a unique blend of East and West. His voice is timeless, appealing to heart and mind, faith and reason--a much-needed guide for our times.

Contents:

The sacred valley

The heretic

The lover

The madman

The tempest

The prophet

The son of man

The wanderer

A man for our times

Timeline of the life of Kahlil Gibran.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.