Event
The Prophet and Poetry in Mid-Century America
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.920488, -77.061399
Kahlil Gibran Memorial on Massachusetts Avenue NW
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Other
Talk
Description
Lebanese-American Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a hugely popular work of poetry. Translated into over 100 languages, this work retains its popularity over a century after its publication in 1923. Its popularity in America exploded after World War II coincided with changes in American thought and new poetic movements in American literature. In celebration of National Poetry Month, come learn about this popular work and the changing cultural world that helped propel its popularity.