The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

Category:Philosophy/Literature/Religion

Rating:4.18/5 

Pages:128 

About the Book:

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is one of the most enduring works of philosophical and spiritual literature of the twentieth century. First published in 1923, the book established Gibran as a distinctive literary voice through its combination of poetic prose, spiritual reflection, and observations on human life. Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, artist, and philosopher whose work crossed cultural and literary boundaries. The Prophet became an international success and has been translated into more than a hundred languages, while this Alma Classics Evergreens edition includes Gibran’s original illustrations.

The book follows Almustafa, a revered prophet who has lived in the fictional city of Orphalese for twelve years and is preparing to return to his homeland. Before his departure, people from the city gather around him and ask questions about the most important aspects of human existence. Through his responses, Gibran reflects on subjects including love, marriage, children, work, freedom, giving, pleasure, pain, friendship, death, and prayer. Written as a collection of poetic essays rather than a conventional novel, The Prophet invites readers to consider relationships, spirituality, suffering, happiness, and the meaning of a fulfilled life.