The Beauty of Death by Kahlil Gibran
The Beauty of Death is a collection of poems by Kahlil Gibran, the renowned Lebanese-American poet and philosopher. The poems explore the themes of death, mortality, and the afterlife. Through his words, Gibran encourages readers to contemplate the beauty of death and the power of life. He speaks of the joys of life, the sorrows of death, and the hope of eternity. He also speaks of the importance of living life to its fullest and cherishing the moments we have. The poems in this collection are a reminder of the beauty of life and the power of death.
By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, Metaphysical Fiction · 3 chapters · 854 words
First lines
Let me sleep, for my soul is intoxicated with love and Let me rest, for my spirit has had its bounty of days and nights; Light the candles and burn the incense around my bed, and Scatter leaves of jasmine and roses over my body; Embalm my hair with frankincense and sprinkle my feet with perfume, And read what the hand of Death has written on my forehead.
Let me rest in the arms of Slumber, for my open eyes are tired; Let the silver-stringed lyre quiver and soothe my spirit; Weave from the harp and lute a veil around my withering heart.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Kahlil Gibran
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual Fiction, Metaphysical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 854 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The Beauty of Death is a philosophical exploration of the meaning of death, written in a fictional narrative style.
- Spiritual Fiction — The Beauty of Death is a spiritual exploration of the afterlife, written in a fictional narrative style.
- Metaphysical Fiction — The Beauty of Death is a metaphysical exploration of the nature of death, written in a fictional narrative style.
- Literary Fiction — The Beauty of Death is a literary exploration of death, written in a sophisticated and poetic narrative style.
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Life and Thehuman Condition · bed · breath · breeze · carry · close · comfort · dawn · death · disperse · eyes · friends