02285cam a22003253u 4500 54580 UtSlPG 20260610134246.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20020557 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gibran, Kahlil, 1883-1931 The Forerunner, His Parables and Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-20 Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Forerunner, His Parables and Poems" by Kahlil Gibran is a collection of poetic parables written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, existence, and the human experience through various allegorical tales and verses. Gibran, famed for his ability to weave profound philosophical insights into poetic forms, provides readers with a contemplative exploration of inner truths and values while expressing a blend of Eastern and Western thoughts. In this collection, Gibran crafts a series of narratives and poems that reflect on the human condition, society, love, and spiritual introspection. Through characters such as the dreamer who misunderstands the nature of his own circumstances and the king who forsakes his throne for solitude, Gibran unveils the complexities of identity and the pursuit of greater truths. Each parable carries a distinct message, challenging the reader to ponder topics such as the nature of wisdom, the essence of love, and the weight of societal expectations. The overarching tone is reflective and philosophical, inviting readers to engage with the deeper elements of life and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Parables Mysticism -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54580 95412 95412