- Hardcover: 412 pages
- Publisher: Book Blocks (1 April 2004)
- ISBN-10: 8187853794
- ISBN-13: 978-1904633556
- ASIN: 1904633552
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,077,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A timeless masterpiece - the best-known and best-loved of Kahlil Gibran's works.
--This text refers to an alternate
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The Prophet represents the acme of Kahlil Gibran's achievement. Writing in English, Gibran adopted the tone and cadence of King James I's Bible, fusing his personalised Christian philosophy with a spirit and oriental wisdom that derives from the richly mixed influences of his native Lebanon.
His language has a breath-taking beauty. Before returning to his birthplace, Almustafa, the 'prophet', is asked for guidance by the people of Orphalese. His words, redolent with love and understanding, call for universal unity, and affirm Gibran's certainty of the correlated nature of all existence, and of reincarnation. The Prophet has never lost its immediate appeal and has become a ubiquitous touchstone of spiritual literature.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first came across Kahlil Gibran when I found an extract from The Prophet in an anthology about friendship. The Prophet's description of friendship epitomises the strength and comfort one finds in a true and close friend and evokes the ambiance of such a relationship - warmth, sustanence, cherished time etc.
I instantly fell in love with Gibran's writing, and so was thrilled to find there was more. The Prophet's poetic descriptions of all aspects of life have been a joy and inspiration. I have often found just the right phrase or sentiment to capture a particular moment in my life and in the lives of people I love and admire.
I have owned several copies of The Prophet, but somehow always find someone I want to give it away to - it is the kind of book that I feel brings a blessing on anyone who takes time to look at life through the unique lens Gibran offers.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This may be a short book, but it is full of insight. It is perfect to dip into at odd moment for that renewed spiritual focus or uplift, or just as good to read in one sitting. It is a classic with good reason and cuts to the core with it's deceptively simple style. There is much depth to this book to be explored and comes highly recommended.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Prophet is a life changing book. Kahlil Gibran writes with exquisite prose to talk to our soul, to touch what he knows is there but is still untapped. He understands the Universe and translates that language for us, he wants to make us see what appears to be beyond reach, but which is the divine potential in all of us. Most of all he expresses an incredible love and understanding of humanity that is beyond any religious institution and that elevates us to universal consciousness. You cannot be the same after you have read The Prophet. Excellent!
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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Counting myself as a bit of a poet this book far expanded my understanding of great writing. Each of the works are full of such sense and wisdom.
Published 4 months ago by Costa888
What you see is what you get
I thought that the "hard-cover" meant that the picture shown was on the cover, it is just the paper-cover, but I guess thats my fault, misunderstood. Read more
Published 8 months ago by kiivi
prophet for all seasons
A timeless, inspiring work, with relevance to all functions of life. Be inspired, something for you whatever drives your anxiety. Read more
Published 9 months ago by F.Howard Fisher.
Makes a lovely gift
We bought this for our daughter and her husband as a small wedding gift - the section
on marriage was read at the wedding. Read more
on marriage was read at the wedding. Read more
Published 12 months ago by graz
A perfect gift
I 'found' The Prophet many years ago and am never without a copy; although I am constantly purchasing replacements because the wisdom within this book can be shared with those of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by jane churcher
People's Poet
The prevailing popularity of Gibran's PROPHET lies in only one secret: he writes his poems with readers in his mind. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Reflection Haiku
A book for life......
I was given a copy of 'The Prophet' twenty-something years ago as a birthday gift from a friend; at that time, I thought it was really 'interesting', had some lovely lines in it,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Young
A beautiful, inspirational book
I've dipped into this book so many times, when I need clear and clean thoughts on many of life's situations. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Sara V
I expected better
I bought this on the basis of 2 lines of poetry I read about food and drink. Unfortunately after reading the whole thing which I really tried to like, I felt it was quite preachy... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by CeeBee
A classic of its kind.
Have given this to countless friends and value the words immensely. Can be dipped in and out of easily and the illustrations are delightful.
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by Anon
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