The Procession: Poems of Khalil Gibran

15 East 40th Street, New York, N.Y.: The Wisdom Library - The Philosophical Library, 1958. First edition thus; 1958 at copyright page by The Philosophical Library. Grey boards, black spine titles, lt. shelf wear. Pages fine. Dj moderate wear, rub, discoloration; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic Arabian ornately patterned cover art and titles in orange and black. Best know for "The Prophet", this collection of mystical poetry is unique among Gibran's compositions. His first and last major work in verse. Presented here in Dr. George Kheirallah's subtle and sensitive translation. He calls it "the unconscious biography of Gibran." Kheirallah also contributes a biographical introduction revealing some little-known facts of the poet's life, and provides the Western reader with some notion of how he is regarded in his native Syria. No Gibran work would be complete without a selection of his poetically mystical drawings reproduced here especially for this edition. Gibran’s reflections on the wistful beauty, lofty majesty, and abiding peace of Eastern wisdom revolutionized Arab literature. This collection of dramatic poems uses the dialogue between age and youth as a platform to discuss deep subjects such as freedom, death, and the eternal soul. From "Of Life and Sorrow" to "Of Science and Knowledge," Gibran’s vision transcends boundaries of religion and culture, finding beauty and wisdom in the universal struggles of everyday life. 74 pages.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.