Ali spezzate, il primo e unico romanzo di Kahlil Gibran, adesso anche in edizione e-book. La vicenda particolare, quella autobiografica di un amore tragicamente deluso, è punto di partenza di una sublime riflessione sull'amore. C'è un'insolita lucidità nei due giovani che si incontrano sotto le stelle del Libano nei giardini di Ali spezzate, una capacità di delineare con chiarezza la propria situazione interiore e gli sconvolgimenti che l'amore provoca in loro. L'immediata frustrazione del desiderio li rende maturi, li obbliga a compiere delle scelte anche radicali e, in tutto questo, a illustrare agli occhi del lettore le altezze più vertiginose che un legame tra spiriti assonanti dischiude agli esseri umani. Le ali degli amanti, seppur spezzate, definiscono la perfetta traiettoria di un volo verso vette raggiungibili solo in una parabola d'amore.

Ali spezzate

La voix de l'éternelle sagesse

Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

Le prophète

You are your own forerunner, and the towers you have builded are but the foundation of your giant-self. And that self too shall be a foundation.

And I too am my own forerunner, for the long shadow stretching before me at sunrise shall gather under my feet at the noon hour. Yet another sunrise shall lay another shadow before me, and that also shall be gathered at another noon.

Always have we been our own forerunners, and always shall we be. And all that we have gathered and shall gather shall be but seeds for fields yet unploughed. We are the fields and the ploughmen, the gatherers and the gathered.

When you were a wandering desire in the mist, I too was there a wandering desire. Then we sought one another, and out of our eagerness dreams were born. And dreams were time limitless, and dreams were space without measure.

The Forerunner

Dive into the poetic and profound wisdom of Kahlil Gibran's timeless masterpiece, "The Prophet." This celebrated collection of poetic essays offers profound insights into the human condition, spirituality, love, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.

"The Prophet" takes the form of a prophet, Almustafa, who imparts his wisdom to the people of the city of Orphalese before he departs. Through a series of poetic and philosophical discourses, Almustafa addresses various aspects of life, including love, marriage, joy and sorrow, beauty, work, freedom, and death. Each discourse is imbued with lyrical prose and a deep sense of spiritual enlightenment.

Gibran's writing transcends religious boundaries and speaks to the universal nature of human experience. His words resonate with readers of all backgrounds and beliefs, offering timeless guidance and contemplation on the complexities of life. The wisdom contained within "The Prophet" encourages introspection, self-reflection, and a greater understanding of oneself and others.

Gibran's writing style is poetic and evocative, weaving together rich imagery and metaphors to convey profound truths. His words have a lyrical quality that lingers in the mind, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and internalize the profound messages he imparts.

"The Prophet" has garnered a devoted following since its publication in 1923, and its popularity continues to endure to this day. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul, offering solace, inspiration, and a gentle reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.

Open the pages of "The Prophet" and embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Allow Gibran's poetic wisdom to guide you through life's most profound questions and illuminate the path to a more enlightened existence. Let his words become a companion on your own personal quest for truth, love, and inner peace.

The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran';s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran';s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.Each essay reveals deep insights into the impulses of the human heart and mind. The Chicago Post said of The Prophet: "Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words of Kahlil Gibran bring to one';s ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes . . . If there is a man or woman who can read this book without a quiet acceptance of a great man';s philosophy and a singing in the heart as of music born within, that man or woman is indeed dead to life and truth."With twelve full-page drawings by Gibran, this beautiful work makes an incredible gift for anyone seeking enlightenment and inspiration.From the Hardcover edition.

The prophet

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 'Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.'

 A prophet waits to board a ship after 12 years away from his homeland. His journey is interrupted by a group of people who ask him to impart his wisdom before he leaves forever. What follows are 26 short chapters on everything from love, marriage and children, to freedom, reason, talking, time and death.

 A guide to life and the human condition, this lyrical work of prose poetry has entranced readers for nearly 100 years. Described by many as the first self-help book, The Prophet was an instant bestseller when it was published in 1923, and is one of the most translated works in history.

Écrit en anglais, Le Prophète est une ouvre poétique faite d'aphorismes et de paraboles, livrés par un prophète en exil sur le point de partir. Aux grandes questions de la vie, celui-ci livre au peuple qui l'a accueilli pendant douze ans des réponses simples et pénétrantes. Des thèmes universels sont abordés, mais le fil conducteur reste l'amour. Ainsi est-il dit sur le mariage « Emplissez chacun la coupe de l'autre, mais ne buvez pas à la même coupe » C'est ainsi que Le Prophète est parfois lu à l'occasion de mariages, essentiellement aux États-Unis. À côté des grandes questions de la vie pratique, comme le mariage ou les enfants, sont abordés la connaissance de soi et la religion, conçue comme universelle.

Le Prophète

L'auteur du Prophète, œuvre traduite dans le monde entier, n'est pas l'homme d'un seul livre. Le Fou, écrit en anglais et publié en 1918, est une excellente introduction à la pensée de l'un des plus dignes représentants de la littérature proche-orientale. Figure récurrente de la littérature arabe, le fou permet à Gibran de porter un regard pur et détaché sur les vicissitudes du monde. C'est à travers les œuvres de William Blake, de Rodin, de Nietzsche, que s'est forgée la pensée de cet auteur universel.

Le Fou

Le Passant d'Orphalèse. Extraits du livre

Durant toutes ces années, le prophète a côtoyé les collines, conversé avec les vents et murmuré au creux des arbres. Étranger au peuple d'Orphalese, il a pourtant appris à le connaître et à l'aimer. Or, à l'heure de repartir vers sa terre natale, il éprouve une grande tristesse. Car c'est au sein de ce peuple, grâce à tout ce que lui a insufflé ce lieu, qu'il a pu mûrir la sagesse qu'il va désormais dispenser. Et c'est à Orphalese qu'à l'heure de l'adieu, dans un ultime échange, il s'accomplit comme prophète. On l'interroge sur les grandes préoccupations humaines et, inlassablement, il chuchote sa réponse avec tendresse et compréhension, sans dogmatisme. Long poème en prose, Le Prophète nous livre une conception de la religion qui est une conception de la vie. Étonnamment moderne, le panthéisme de Khalil Gibran conduit le divin vers des régions accessibles à tous. Nul besoin d'être chrétien du Liban, comme son auteur, pour se laisser bercer par le doux balancement des phrases. D'une grande indulgence envers les faiblesses de l'homme, mais aussi d'une grande confiance dans ses possibilités, cette modulation de L'Ecclésiastique, publiée en 1925, est sans doute le texte auquel Gibran a consacré le plus d'efforts. --Sana Tang-Léopold Wauters

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