Gibran was born in Lebanon. Gibran wrote history with his poetic works: his book The Prophet in particular has become very popular with the public and is still used by many as a personal bible to this day. He is also known in the Arab world as a free thinker and writer, one of the few of his time who looked beyond borders and differences. He wrote as much in English as in Arabic, mostly short stories and prosaic poems. In contrast to conventional Arabic literature, his work is very accessible, also for religious people and those who feel at home in atheism. His reputation as a central figure in modern Arabic literature has never been doubted.

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Khalil Gibran's most famous poetic works areThe Prophet(1923) andJesus, the Son of Man(1928). In both works Western and Eastern mysticism are combined.

The Prophet has become much loved by the public and is regarded by many to this day as one of the most extraordinary works ever written. It has been translated into more than 20 languages.

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