Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, born in 1883 in Bsharri, Lebanon. He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which has been translated into more than 100 languages and remains one of the best-selling books of all time, making him the third-best-selling poet in history. His writing blends Eastern and Western philosophy, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the human spirit with rare grace and clarity.