The rebellious spirits

The Rebellious Souls (1908) a collection of philosophical stories by Gibran Khalil Gibran, challenges with a romantic literary style the outdated social and religious customs and laws that restrict human freedom. Gibran narrates through four stories ("Hani's Rose," "The Scream of the Graves," "The Bride's Bed," "Khalil the Disbeliever") tales of souls revolting against society's injustice, using poetic language that defends love and freedom.