Khalil Gibran (January 6, 1883 - April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese American writer, poet and visual artist.
A member of the New York Pen League, he is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose.
Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi..
The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again especially in the 1960s counterculture.
Khalil Gibran (January 6, 1883 - April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese American writer, poet and visual artist.
A member of the New York Pen League, he is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose
