[A Critical Approach to Khalil Jibran]

Table of Contents

TITLE OF THE THESIS3

BROAD OBJECTIVE3

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES3

PROBLEM STATEMENT3

REVIEW OF PUBLISHED LITERATURE4

RATIONALE7

METHODOLOGY8

LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY9

FINDINGS9

WORKS CITED11

BIBLIOGRAPHY14

A Critical Approach to Khalil Jibran

Introduction

This chapter will provide introduction about this dissertation. This chapter will focus on Gibran's background as an author.



Main Objective

The main objective of this paper is to review different aspects of Khalil Gibran's writings in a critical analysis.

Specific Objectives

Following are the specific objectives of this study:

To discuss the significance of Khalil Gibran's contributions in various disciplines

To discuss the themes of Gibran's writings.

To review only certain writings of Khalil Gibran in a critical manner.

To analyze different works of Khalil Jibran such as the Prophet.

To analyze the poetic abilites of Khalil Jibran through some of Jibran's poetic works.

Problem Statement

Despite all the important influence of his Arab origins and heritage, Khalil Gibran, of course, owes its success in a country that accepted him as a young immigrant at the turn of the century.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to highlight the significance of Khalil Gibran's work in American history. This paper will also present a critical evaluation of Gibran's works that have influeced his readers and admirers the world over.

Why Choosen This Topic

Any assembly will be enchanted with this theme because writings of Khalil Jibran not only teaches persons but furthermore amuses them. His works manage enthral persons of all ages and cultures. In this varied mask world, each component is symbolic of some facet of annals, art, archaeology, geography, natural environment, heritage and so on. Each of these facets will sway a  meaning, function, and construction. All of these are very intriguing to find out in Khalil Jibran's writings.

Review of Published Literature

The literature review provides the theoretical evidence about the writing styles and structure of Khalil Gibran. The literature also foucs on his detailed biography that includes his early education, life style and achievements. The literature hasn't been talked about the comparison among of Khalil Gibran with other writers of his period.the literature also discusses different topics such as his variety of work, literature based as well as poetic.

Gibran's life changed when Florence Pierce, a settlement-house art teacher, noticed his artistic skills. With Jessie Fremont Beale, a philanthropist, she introduced Gibran to Fred Holland Day, a Boston art patron, art photographer, and patron of literature and the fine arts. Day used Gibran and his brother and sisters as models, and in 1898 Day helped Gibran return to Beirut to study Arabic literature at the Madrasat Al-Hikmat (the school of wisdom), founded by Maronite bishop Joseph Debs. After graduation, he traveled in Syria and Lebanon, visiting historic places. On his return to Boston in April of 1902, two of his sisters and his half-brother died from disease. Marianna, Gibran's surviving sister, worked as a seamstress to support both her brother and herself, and he resumed working at his art and renewed his friendship with Day. (Hawi, 219)

One cannot fail to mention Gibran's painting in speaking of his achievements. His paintings are sprinkled throughout his books ...