Song of Man by Kahlil Gibran (1931)
The Song of Man is a collection of poems by Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist. The poems explore themes of love, life, death, and the human condition. The collection is divided into three sections: “The Voice of the Poet,” “The Voice of the Prophet,” and “The Voice of the Beloved.” In “The Voice of the Poet,” Gibran reflects on the beauty of life and the power of love. He speaks of the joys of friendship, the sorrows of loss, and the importance of living in the present moment. In “The Voice of the Prophet,” Gibran speaks of the power of faith and the importance of living a life of service. He encourages readers to seek truth and to strive for justice. In “The Voice of the Beloved,” Gibran speaks of the power of love and the importance of living a life of love. He speaks of the joys of being in love and the sorrows of being apart. The Song of Man is a timeless collection of poems that speaks to the heart and soul of all who read it. It is a reminder of the beauty of life and the power of love.
By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Poetry · 379 words
First lines
I was here from the moment of the beginning, and here I am still. And I shall remain here until the end of the world, For there is no ending to my grief-stricken being.
I roamed the infinite sky, and soared in the ideal world, and floated through the firmament. But here I am, prisoner of measurement.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kahlil Gibran
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Poetry, Literary Fiction
- Length: 379 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The book is a collection of philosophical essays written in poetic form, exploring topics such as life, death, love, and friendship.
- Religious Fiction — The book is heavily influenced by Gibran's religious beliefs, and many of the essays explore spiritual themes.
- Poetry — The book is written in poetic form, with each essay taking the form of a poem.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a literary work, exploring complex themes and ideas in a poetic form.
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Aphorism · Fable · Fragments of Conversation · Letter · Parable · Poetry · Politicalessay · Short Story · antiquity · approached · blind · body