The Prophet
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4.7 • 30 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Prophet is Lebanese-American writer Khalil Gibran’s best known work. In the book, the prophet Almustafa is returning home after 12 years in the fictional city of Orphalese. Before he boards his ship, he speaks to the people of Orphalese on a number of universal themes such as love, work, marriage, beauty, and death, which form this collection of 26 short fables or prose poetry. First published in 1923, The Prophet has never been out of print since, and has been translated into over a hundred languages.
Customer Reviews
Worth it
Some chapters are fine, but others are exceptional.
On pain, On freedom, On death, On love are all exceedingly beautiful and wise, they get at a truth that could only ever be appreciated through the masterful use of language exhibited in the book.
Beautiful
This is a book to have in your collection and reread throughout your lifetime.
Good
This book is good