The Prophet with The Forerunner and The Madman

This essential trilogy gathers Kahlil Gibrans The Madman (1918) The Forerunner (1920) and his masterpiece The Prophet (1923) which has sold millions of copies in more than twenty countries. In The Madman Gibran introduces the themes that preoccupy his subsequent writings--among them truth love forgiveness grief work pleasure death and freedom. Gibrans second collection of parables and poems The Forerunner anticipates The Prophet both in its concerns and its mastery of Gibrans timeless pure lyrical style. Approachable profound and wise The Prophet remains a work of singular transcedence. Together all three works reveal why Gibran remains an inspiring touchstone and guide for millions of readers.A NEW INTRODUCTION illumines Gibrans beguilingly simple poems and tales drawing attention to the radical proposal they contain. Also included is a biographical timeline that provides a succinct overview of Gibrans personal life and the key events of his artistic career.