Song of the Wave by Kahlil Gibran
In Song of the Wave, Kahlil Gibran explores the power of the sea and its ability to both create and destroy. The book follows the story of a young man, Al-Hakim, who is born of the sea and is determined to find his place in the world. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering a variety of characters and creatures along the way. Through his travels, Al-Hakim learns to appreciate the beauty of the sea and its power to shape the lives of those who live near it. He also discovers the importance of understanding and respecting the natural forces of the sea, and the consequences of ignoring them. Ultimately, Al-Hakim finds his place in the world and learns to accept his destiny.
By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Poetry, Spiritual Fiction · 374 words
First lines
The strong shore is my beloved And I am his sweetheart. We are at last united by love, And then the moon draws me from him. I go to him in haste and depart Reluctantly, with many little farewells.
I steal swiftly from behind the blue horizon, To cast the silver of my foam upon the gold of his sand, And we blend in melted brilliance.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kahlil Gibran
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Poetry, Spiritual Fiction, Romance
- Length: 374 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The book is written by Kahlil Gibran, a renowned philosopher, and explores philosophical themes such as the relationship between humans and nature.
- Poetry — The book is written in poetic form, with lyrical language and imagery.
- Spiritual Fiction — The book explores spiritual themes such as the power of nature and the connection between humans and the divine.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between two of the characters.
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Country · awake · beloved · bosom · creatures · dawn · die · draws · drowning · fondled · ghost · haste