| Description |
x, 181 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| 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 Gibrans 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 Gibrans writingsboth famous and less well knownChandler 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 reasona much-needed guide for our times." -- Amazon.com. |
| Subject |
Gibran, Kahlil, 1883-1931.
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Gibran, Kahlil, 1883-1931. (OCoLC)fst00041526
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Authors, Arab -- Lebanon -- Biography.
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Authors, Arab -- United States -- Biography.
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Authors, Arab. (OCoLC)fst00821793
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Lebanon. (OCoLC)fst01206063
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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ART / Individual Artists.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious.
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LITERARY CRITICISM / Middle Eastern.
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LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry.
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PHILOSOPHY.
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RELIGION / Mysticism.
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RELIGION / Spirituality.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Chandler, Paul Gordon, author. In search of a prophet Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2017 9781538104286 (DLC) 2017030939 |
| Standard No. |
40027466993 |
| ISBN |
9781538104279 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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153810427X (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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9781538104286 (ebook) |
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