Madman
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Madman
by Authors:
Kahlil Gibran
Released: December, 2001
ISBN: 0486419118
Paperback
Sales Rank: 50,504
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Customer Review #1:
 Slam Poetry for the God -Intoxicated
Throughout this brief collection by Kahlil Gibran is the theme of rejecting and shedding the superficial, outer, social masks and embracing the inner or true Self - Soul. Gibran characterizes one who has done so as a madman - one who has tapped into the vein of Spirit, and appears to others to be drunk on God. Though some pages come across like a bizarre Aesops fables, it is his Madman character who voices this theme repeatedly throughout.In "The Gravedigger", he surrenders an old self without attachment or grief, but with joy and laughter.
In "The Greater Sea" he rejects the social traps of the physical world and seeks something higher.
In "Faces" he looks beyond the physical to view the true countanence of Soul.
In "The Eye" his 3rd or spiritual eye sees that which his other senses cannot.
Yet, the greatest of these is the first page and a half (untitled, I assume its called "The Madman") which captures the essence of this drinking straight from the well of Soul. It amazes me each time I read it and is alone worth the price of the book.
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Customer Review #2:
Gilbrans first masterpiece
Kahlil Gilbrans masterpiece has always been considered THE PROPHET. In addition to writing this profound and inspiring poetry, he composed 12 other books of verses. However, none of these are as renown as THE PROPHET. In fact, many Americans who love THE PROPHET dont realize the existence of his other work. This is too bad.THE MADMAN was first published in 1918. Although written nearly 100 years ago, it remains timely. In addition, it was Gibrans first published verse. It went out of print several years ago, but has recently been made available. This book of verse is a real treasure. Of all Gilbrans writing, THE MADMAN is my favorite. In fact, I like it more than THE PROPHET. I found it thoughtful, insightful and most importantly self reflecting.
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Customer Review #3:
 a bit of wisdom
this book is amazing. gibran has a sense of wisdom in his words that makes us think about who we really are. truly a beautiful work.
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