{"product_id":"tear-and-a-smile-by-kahlil-gibran","title":"Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lyrical collection of prose poems, parables, stories and philosophical reflections about love, sorrow, beauty, nature and the human spirit. Written with the emotional richness and symbolic imagery for which Gibran became internationally recognised, the book explores the contrasting experiences that shape human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title reflects one of the collection’s central ideas: tears and smiles are not complete opposites. Sorrow can deepen understanding and compassion, while joy can connect people to life, beauty and one another. Gibran encourages readers to accept both experiences instead of seeking a life untouched by pain or change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross its short pieces, the collection moves between intimate personal emotion and wider questions about society, spirituality, mortality and the meaning of existence. Flowers, clouds, valleys, oceans, seasons and changing light become symbols through which Gibran expresses complex feelings in clear and memorable language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Read A Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for readers who appreciate books that can be read slowly and revisited over time. Each piece offers an image, story or reflection that can be considered independently while still contributing to the larger emotional vision of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book does not present personal growth as a simple journey from sadness to permanent happiness. Instead, it suggests that longing, separation, disappointment and grief can exist beside wonder, affection, hope and spiritual awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders may find particular meaning in different sections depending on their own experiences. A meditation on love may feel most powerful during one stage of life, while reflections on mortality, solitude or compassion may become more meaningful later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Relationship Between Sorrow and Joy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe connection between sorrow and joy is one of the collection’s most memorable themes. Gibran presents tears as more than signs of weakness. They can express love, empathy, loss and a deeper awareness of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA smile also carries more than simple happiness. It may express gratitude, connection, hope or acceptance despite difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis balanced view gives the book emotional depth. It does not ask readers to deny sadness or force themselves to appear cheerful. It encourages them to understand that both emotions belong to a complete human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy accepting emotional complexity, readers may become more compassionate towards themselves and towards others whose struggles are not immediately visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLove, Longing and Human Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove appears throughout the collection in romantic, spiritual and universal forms. Gibran writes about the desire to belong, the pain of separation and the way genuine affection can change a person’s understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn pieces such as \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Love\u003c\/em\u003e, love is connected to the changing seasons of life. Youth, maturity and old age each bring different forms of closeness, longing and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGibran does not treat love only as possession or personal satisfaction. Love can require sacrifice, patience and the willingness to recognise another person’s freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also connects personal love with a wider compassion for humanity. An individual’s sorrow becomes a way of recognising the pain carried by other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNature as a Spiritual Language\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently uses nature to express spiritual and emotional ideas. Flowers open and close, clouds separate and return as rain, seasons change and rivers move towards the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese images demonstrate that change is part of life rather than an interruption of it. A flower cannot remain permanently in bloom, and a cloud cannot remain unchanged in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman life follows a similar pattern of meeting and separation, growth and decline, hope and disappointment. Nature becomes a teacher that reveals how temporary experiences may still possess meaning and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGibran’s background as a visual artist can also be felt in these passages. Many of his reflections are built around vivid scenes that readers can imagine almost like paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBeauty Beyond Physical Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeauty is treated as a spiritual and philosophical idea rather than only an attractive physical quality. Gibran connects beauty with truth, nature, love and the ability to perceive meaning beyond ordinary appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBefore the Throne of Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, nature and beauty are closely connected. The work invites readers to step beyond crowded social environments and rediscover the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection suggests that people may overlook beauty when they become completely occupied with wealth, status, routine or social approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloping greater awareness allows a reader to recognise beauty in ordinary moments, human kindness and the changing natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Poet’s Role in Society\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral pieces examine the life and responsibility of the poet. Gibran presents the poet as someone who feels deeply, observes what other people ignore and gives language to emotions that may otherwise remain unexpressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sensitivity can be both a gift and a source of loneliness. The poet may understand the suffering of others while feeling separated from a society focused mainly on practical or material concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces such as \u003cem\u003eA Poet’s Voice\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Poet’s Death Is His Life\u003c\/em\u003e consider the relationship between creative work, sacrifice and lasting influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA writer’s physical life may end, but meaningful words can continue reaching readers in different places and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWealth, Poverty and Social Inequality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also contains reflections on wealth, poverty and the unequal treatment of people. Gibran frequently questions societies in which material possession is valued more highly than compassion or moral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories involving palaces, huts, the wealthy and the poor encourage readers to examine the difference between external success and inner fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA person may possess comfort and status while remaining emotionally empty. Someone with few possessions may still demonstrate generosity, dignity and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese contrasts allow the book to move beyond private emotion and consider the responsibilities people have towards one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMortality and The Beauty of Death\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath appears throughout Gibran’s writing as part of the larger cycle of existence. The collection does not treat mortality only through fear. It also considers death as transformation, release and a return to a greater spiritual reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Beauty of Death\u003c\/em\u003e, mortality is approached through poetic and spiritual imagery. Such sections may comfort readers who appreciate contemplative writing about grief, change and the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book does not attempt to prove one formal religious doctrine. Its language draws on broad spiritual ideas and invites individual reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpirituality and the Human Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e repeatedly asks readers to look beyond material concerns and recognise the inner life of the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGibran writes about the connection between individual experience and a greater spiritual reality. Love, beauty, sorrow and nature become paths towards understanding that connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders from different religious traditions may interpret these reflections in different ways. Some may approach them as mystical teachings, while others may see them as poetic explorations of meaning and human consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection’s broad spiritual language has helped it remain accessible to readers from many cultures and backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelected Pieces in This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current Prints Publications edition lists pieces including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Creation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Infants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe House of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Poet’s Death Is His Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Criminal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSong of the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaughter and Tears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eYesterday and Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Beauty of Death\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Poet’s Voice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Life of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe City of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSong of the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSong of the Flower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSong of Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore the Throne of Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Lover’s Call\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Palace and the Hut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese short works allow readers to move between poetry, storytelling and philosophical reflection without needing to read the book in one continuous sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Classic Collection of Prose Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original Arabic collection was published in 1914 under the title \u003cem\u003eDam‘ah wa Ibtisāmah\u003c\/em\u003e. It gathered early newspaper writings that Gibran had produced before becoming internationally famous for works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recognised 1950 English edition was translated from Arabic by H. M. Nahmad and introduced by poet Robert Hillyer. Modern reprints may use different translations, selections, page counts and arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomers should therefore check the publisher, translator and contents of the particular edition being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read This Book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of poetry and prose poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Kahlil Gibran and \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in spirituality and philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople exploring love, sorrow and emotional healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy symbolic writing and natural imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of Arabic and world literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders collecting literary classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople looking for a thoughtful and meaningful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short structure makes it suitable both for continuous reading and for selecting one reflection at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American poet, writer and visual artist. He was born in Bsharri, Lebanon, in 1883 and moved to the United States with members of his family in 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe wrote in both Arabic and English and became an important figure in the transformation of modern Arabic literature. His writing combines Romanticism, spirituality, philosophical reflection and symbolic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis best-known works include \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Broken Wings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Madman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Forerunner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSand and Foam\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJesus, the Son of Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers encounter many of the themes that continued throughout his career, including love, nature, spiritual longing, beauty and the dignity of the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical information about the collection is available from the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kahlilgibran.com\/archives\/books-by-kahlil-gibran.html\"\u003eKahlil Gibran Collective archive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformation about the author’s life and literary importance is available from the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/poets\/kahlil-gibran\"\u003ePoetry Foundation’s Kahlil Gibran biography\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition specifications for this particular reprint are available from the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.printspublications.com\/index.php\/book\/a-tear-and-a-smile\"\u003ePrints Publications page for A Tear and a Smile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Book Lounge Sri Lanka?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Lounge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an online bookstore serving readers, students and families throughout Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in classics, poetry and philosophical literature can explore the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/product-category\/fiction\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Fiction collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also discover popular titles through the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/best-selling\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Best-Selling Books section\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all available books through the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/store\/\"\u003eBook Lounge online store\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor assistance with availability, payments, delivery or an existing order, visit the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/contact\/\"\u003eBook Lounge contact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy A Tear and a Smile Online in Sri Lanka\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e online in Sri Lanka from Book Lounge and discover a timeless collection exploring love, sorrow, beauty, nature and spiritual longing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eA Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran\u003c\/strong\u003e from Book Lounge today and experience lyrical reflections that reveal how tears and smiles can both contribute to a deeper understanding of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987088113939,"sku":"2351","price":950.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/1734086467-1.jpg?v=1794308921","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/tear-and-a-smile-by-kahlil-gibran","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}