The House of Fortune

The House of Fortune is a collection of stories by Kahlil Gibran, the renowned Lebanese-American poet and philosopher. The stories are set in a mythical Middle Eastern city, and explore themes of love, loss, faith, and the search for meaning in life. The stories are told through the eyes of a young man, who is searching for his place in the world. He meets a variety of characters, from a wise old man to a mysterious woman, and learns lessons about life and love. Along the way, he discovers the secrets of the House of Fortune, a mysterious building that holds the key to his destiny. The House of Fortune is a timeless collection of stories that will captivate readers of all ages. It is a beautiful exploration of the human condition, and a reminder of the power of love and faith.

By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1931 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Mysticism, Romance · 296 words

First lines

My wearied heart bade me farewell and left for the House of Fortune. As he reached that holy city which the soul had blessed and worshipped, he commenced wondering, for he could not find what he had always imagined would be there. The city was empty of power, money, and authority.

And my heart spoke to the daughter of Love saying, "Oh Love, where can I find Contentment? I heard that she had come here to join you."

And the daughter of Love responded, "Contentment has already gone to preach her gospel in the city, where greed and corruption are paramount; we are not in need of her."

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• Work type: Essay
• Author: Kahlil Gibran
• Date: 1931 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Mysticism, Romance, Fantasy
• Length: 296 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Philosophical Fiction — The House of Fortune is a philosophical novel by Kahlil Gibran, exploring the themes of fate, destiny, and the power of the human spirit.
• Mysticism — The House of Fortune is a mystical novel, exploring the power of the unknown and the spiritual journey of the protagonist.
• Romance — The House of Fortune is a romantic novel, exploring the power of love and the journey of the protagonist's heart.
• Fantasy — The House of Fortune is a fantasy novel, exploring the power of the imagination and the journey of the protagonist's dreams.

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answered · authority · beauty · blessed · city · commenced · contented · contentment · corruption · craves · daughter · desires

More by Kahlil Gibran

• The Madman: His Parables and Poems (1918)
• The Earth Gods (1931)
• Lazarus and his Beloved (1931)
• The Forerunner (1931)
• Sand and Foam (1926)
• The Garden Of The Prophet (1923)
• The Wanderer (1931)
• The Prophet (1923)
• All works by Kahlil Gibran