Kahlil Gibran books in order
Lebanese-American writer, poet, and painter
- Lived
- 1883–1931
- Country
- State of Greater Lebanon
- Books
- 27
Kahlil Gibran published 2 novels, 5 novellas, 3 non-fiction books, 6 poetry collections and 11 other books, beginning with Broken Wings (1912). The best-known is The Prophet (1923).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kahlil Gibran
Standalone novels in order
Jesus the Son of Man (1928)
Secrets of the Heart (1963)
Novellas in order
Spirit Rebellious (1908)
Broken Wings (1912)
The Madman (1918)
The Prophet (1923)
Spirit Brides (1949)
Non-fiction in order
The Voice of the Master (1958)
Kahlil Gibran: A Self-portrait (1959)
Beloved Prophet (1972)
Poetry in order
The Forerunner (1900)
The Garden of the Prophet (1933)
Tears and Laughter (1946)
Nymphs of the Valley (1958)
The Procession (1958)
Prose Poems (1964)
Other books in order
Twenty Drawings (1919)
Sand and Foam (Kahlil Gibran Pocket Library) (1926)
The Wanderer, His Parables and His Sayings (1932)
A Tear and a Smile (1957)
Thoughts and Meditations (1960)
Spiritual Sayings (1962)
Spiritual Sayings of Kahlil Gibran (1962)
Spirits Rebellious (1964)
The Wisdom of Gibran (1966)
A Second Treasury of Kahlil Gibran (1970)
Between Night and Morn (1972)
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About Kahlil Gibran
Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān, usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist. He was also considered a philosopher, although he himself rejected the title. He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which was first published in the United States in 1923 and has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having been translated into more than 100 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kahlil Gibran FAQ
- How many books has Kahlil Gibran written?
- Kahlil Gibran published 2 novels, 5 novellas, 3 non-fiction books, 6 poetry collections and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kahlil Gibran's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Prophet.
- What is Kahlil Gibran's last book?
- Jesus the Son of Man (1928).
- What is Kahlil Gibran's most famous book?
- The Prophet (1923) is Kahlil Gibran's most widely read book.
- Can I read Kahlil Gibran's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Kahlil Gibran are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.