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The Forerunner

First published 1920 Reading time about 30 minutes

Published in 1920, The Forerunner: His Parables and Poems is the second collection of philosophical poetry and short stories by Lebanese author Kahlil Gibran. A spiritual successor to The Madman, The Forerunner consists of 25 poems and parables relating to spirituality, love, our greater selves.

  • Mysticism · Poetry
  • Parables

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