Tears and Laughter

Kahlil Gibran, Martin L. Wolf

• Publisher: Philosophical Library/Open Road
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9781453228531
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: Eastern Philosophy

This classic work showcases the early brilliance and philosophical foundation of Kahlil Gibran, one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century
 
Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet and one of the twentieth century's most revolutionary, inspiring writers, effortlessly blends his unique perspective on Eastern and Western philosophy in this early collection of work, written when he was just twenty years old. From delicate turns of phrase to strong assertions of equality, delightful rejoicings to frightening prophecies, Gibran's poetry and prose reveal his eternal hunger for love and beauty.
 
This expanded edition includes key works of social justice such as "The Bride's Bed" and firmly establishes Gibran's role as champion of human rights and individual liberty.
 

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction
• Timeline
• Gibran Quotes
• Editor’s Preface
• Foreword
• The Creation
• Have Mercy on Me, My Soul!
• Two Infants
• The Life of Love
• The House of Fortune
• Song of the Wave
• A Poet’s Death Is His Life
• Peace
• The Criminal
• The Playground of Life
• Song of Fortune
• The City of the Dead
• Song of the Rain
• The Widow and Her Son
• The Poet
• Song of the Soul
• Laughter and Tears
• Song of the Flower
• Vision
• The Victors
• Song of Love
• Two Wishes
• Song of Man
• Yesterday and Today
• Before the Throne of Beauty
• Leave Me, My Blamer
• A Lover’s Call
• The Beauty of Death
• The Palace and the Hut
• A Poet’s Voice
• The Bride’s Bed
• Copyright Page