The Madman: His Parables and Poems

Name: The Madman: His Parables and Poems
Author: Kahlil Gibran

The Madman: His Parables and Poems is a collection of parables and poems by the Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. The book is divided into two parts: Parables and Poems. In the Parables section, Gibran explores themes of love, death, faith, and the human condition. He uses parables to illustrate his points, often drawing on Eastern and Western religious and philosophical traditions. In the Poems section, Gibran writes about his own life and experiences, as well as his thoughts on the world around him. He uses vivid imagery and symbolism to express his ideas. The Madman: His Parables and Poems is a timeless collection of wisdom and insight from one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, and spirituality.

By Kahlil Gibran · First published 1918 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Poetry · 35 chapters · 7,014 words

First lines

You ask me how I became a madman. It happened thus: One day, long before many gods were born, I woke from a deep sleep and found all my masks were stolen,--the seven masks I have fashioned and worn in seven lives,--I ran maskless through the crowded streets shouting, "Thieves, thieves, the cursed thieves."

Men and women laughed at me and some ran to their houses in fear of me.

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Work type: Novella
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Poetry, Literary Fiction
Length: 7,014 words
Structure: 35 chapters, 265 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Philosophical Fiction — The book is a collection of parables and poems that explore philosophical themes such as life, death, and the human condition.
Religious Fiction — The book contains religious themes and references to spiritual beliefs, making it a religious fiction work.
Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Kahlil Gibran, making it a work of poetry.
Literary Fiction — The book is a collection of parables and poems written in a literary style, making it a work of literary fiction.