Kahlil Gibran
1883–1931 · Lebanese-American · Early 20th Century
Known for: Wrote The Prophet — the book that every college student buys and every wedding officiant quotes
Gibran wrote The Prophet, one of the bestselling books of all time, a collection of poetic essays on love, marriage, work, and death. Born in Lebanon, he lived mostly in Boston and New York.
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