Beyond the poetic surface Gibran explains such ideas as the necessity of living in the present moment, ideas of existentialism and also non-duality [the non separation of everything] in a very simplistic, yet effective way. ... In this respect I feel Gibran transcends even that of existentialism because existentialism looks at life from each individual as being able to create their own meaning and Gibran has a much deeper understanding of the individual. ...

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• Grade Level: High School