Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, best known for his book The Prophet published in 1923. Born as Gibran Khalil Gibran on January 6, 1883, in Bsharri, a village in the Ottoman-ruled Mount Lebanon, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1895. His creative talents were recognized early, and he studied art in Boston and later in Paris.

Gibran's work, often described as a blend of Nietzschean rebellion, Blakean pantheism, and Sufi mysticism, has had a profound impact on both Arabic and English literature. He was involved in the Pen League and corresponded with the notable writer May Ziadeh. His writings touched on themes of spirituality, personal vision, and mythological symbolism.

Despite his rejection of the title philosopher, Gibran's literary and artistic legacy remains influential. He passed away at the age of 48 due to cirrhosis and tuberculosis. He left behind a legacy celebrated worldwide and a museum dedicated to his works in his birth village.