In Search of a Prophet

Kirjan In Search of a Prophet (2023) on kirjoittanut Paul-Gordon Chandler. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 208 sivua ja se on pokkari.

“A profound spiritual exploration into the life and work of the beloved poet Kahlil Gibran, a much-needed guide for our times. ” –Reza Aslan, author of Zealot In Search of a Prophet is a fascinating journey through the spiritual life of Kahlil Gibran, the great Lebanese poet and author of The Prophet, a book originally published in 1923 that has sold over 10 million copies and been translated into dozens of languages. Capturing our imaginations and enriching our spirits, Paul-Gordon Chandler explores this beloved writer and artist, a celebrated mystic who sought to build bridges and tear down walls and who remains a cultural icon among all people of goodwill. 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 Gibran’s 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, alerting readers of Gibran’s continuing relevance for today. This paperback edition, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Prophet, includes a foreword by The Most Rev. Bishop Michael Curry, former presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, as well as a new preface by the author.