A Lover's Call by Kahlil Gibran

Name: A Lover's Call
Author: Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran's A Lover's Call is a collection of poems that explore the depths of love and longing. The poems are divided into four sections: Love, Longing, Loss, and Hope. In the first section, Love, Gibran explores the joys and sorrows of love, from the passionate intensity of a first kiss to the bittersweet pain of a broken heart. In the second section, Longing, he delves into the depths of longing for a beloved, from the aching desire for a reunion to the despair of a love that can never be. In the third section, Loss, he examines the grief of losing a loved one, from the shock of sudden death to the slow erosion of a relationship. Finally, in the fourth section, Hope, he looks to the future, offering solace and comfort in the face of loss and despair. A Lover's Call is a beautiful and moving exploration of love, longing, loss, and hope.

By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Romance, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 603 words

First lines

Where are you, my beloved? Are you in that little paradise, watering the flowers who look upon you as infants look upon the breast of their mothers?

Or are you in your chamber where the shrine of virtue has been placed in your honour, and upon which you offer my heart and soul as sacrifice?

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Work type: Short story
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
Length: 603 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'A Lover's Call', implies a romantic story, and the author, Kahlil Gibran, is known for writing about love and relationships.
Philosophical Fiction — Kahlil Gibran is known for writing philosophical fiction, and this book is likely to contain philosophical themes and ideas.
Literary Fiction — Kahlil Gibran is a renowned literary author, and this book is likely to contain literary elements such as complex characters and themes.
Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery, and the author is known for writing stories with unexpected twists and turns.