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The Madman: His Parables and Poems

Author
Khalil Gibran
Read by
Oliver Adams
Language
English
Length
40 minutes
ISBN
9781787366190
Published
16 March 2023
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • madness
  • philosophy
  • spirituality
  • love
  • human condition
  • wisdom
  • societal norms
  • irrational
  • creativity
  • introspection

Description

The book explores themes of madness, love, spirituality, and the human condition. The essays are presented as the musings of a madman who wanders the streets and countrysides, speaking in riddles and offering cryptic insights into life and the nature of existence. Through the character of the madman, Gibran explores the idea that true wisdom and understanding can only be gained by stepping outside of societal norms and expectations, and by embracing the irrational and the seemingly incomprehensible. Overall, "The Madman" is a profound and moving work that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and assumptions about the world, and to embrace the madness and uncertainty that lies at the heart of the human experience. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist whose work crossed East and West. He is best known for The Prophet, a book of poetic essays on love, work, freedom, and sorrow that has sold millions of copies worldwide since its publication in 1923. His voice — lyrical, aphoristic, and spiritual without doctrine — made him one of the most widely read authors of the twentieth century.