The Prophet

Written as a collection of poetic essays, and detailing such diverse and sprawling topics as love, death, pleasure and prayer, The Prophet was an immediate success on its initial publication in 1923, and has since been translated into more than a hundred languages.

Having lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years, the revered Prophet is about to board a ship taking him back to the isle of his birth. Before he departs, a group of people gather round and ask him to share his wisdom. Written as a collection of poetic essays, and detailing such diverse and sprawling topics as love, death, pleasure and prayer, The Prophet was an immediate success on its initial publication in 1923, and has since been translated into more than a hundred languages.This edition contains the original illustrations by the author himself.

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Born in Lebanon in 1883, Kahlil Gibran came to New York in 1912 to pursue his writing and art. He is the beloved author of The Prophet, a book of art and essays that has shaped the spiritual lives of millions since it was first published. His work has been translated into more than 40 languages and sold over ten million copies.

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Gibran's spiritual classic, offering poetic essays on love, death, prayer and pleasure. Initially published in 1923.