The Palace and the Hut Summary by Kahlil Gibran
THE PALACE AND THE HUT Kahlil Gibran INTRODUCTION Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist, best known for his influential work, "The Prophet." Born on January 6, 1883, in Bsharri, a small town in the mountains of Lebanon, Gibran's early life was marked by poverty and hardship. In 1895, his family immigrated to the United States, settling in Boston. Despite facing linguistic and cultural challenges, Gibran quickly adapted and began his artistic pursuits. He studied art in Paris and later returned to the United States, where he developed his skills as a writer and painter. Gibran's literary works are characterized by a blend of Eastern mysticism, philosophical insights, and poetic prose. "The Prophet," published in 1923, is his most famous work and has achieved widespread acclaim for its profound reflections on life, love, and spirituality. The book consists of poetic essays delivered by a prophet named Almus...
