Feature: What Inspired Kahlil Gibran to Write The Prophet?

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Presenter: Aida Murad

Delivered: DC on March 4, 2018

Kahlil Gibran is a world-known poet, writer, and artist. He has produced many books but “The Prophet” has gained worldwide recognition. In this afikra feature, Aida explores who Kahlil Gibran is and what inspired him to write The Prophet.

Sources & Future References

• Gibran Kahlil Gibran

• Who Inspired Gibran’s The Prophet? - BahaiTeachings.org

• A Partnership Larger Than Marriage: The Stunning Love Letters of Kahlil Gibran and Mary Haskell – The Marginalian

• Heart and Soul, The Man Behind The Prophet - BBC World Service

• Timeline | Gibran Kahlil Gibran

• Gibran Kahlil Gibran | One Fine Art

• Khalil Gibran - Authors' Calendar

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