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First published in the 1920s, this book attempts to provide the reader with a guide to living. Gibran lets his protagonist, called simply the prophet, deliver homilies on a variety of topics central to daily life: love marriage and children, work and play, possessions, beauty, truth, joy and sorrow and death.
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Poet, philosopher, and artist, Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was born in Lebanon.The millions of Arabic-speaking peoples familiar with his writings in that language consider him the genius of his age and he was a man whose fame and influence spread far beyond the country of his birth. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited in the great capitals of the world and compared by Auguste Rodin to the work of William Blake. The Prophet and Gibran's other books of poetry, illustrated with his mystical drawings, are known and loved by readers all over the world, who find in them an expression of the deepest impulses of man's heart and mind.
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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this book at the age of 17, when trying to find a thought-provoking text for a school assembly. Not only did I find a relevant text, but I was drawn to read the rest of this amazing book. I bought my own copy a year later and have since bought more copies for family and friends. When I got married 18 months ago, my husband and I were able to turn to a passage from this book for a very special reading.
The book is written as a series of passages; the format is that of a "Prophet" answering questions on life. The book does not specifically refer to any religion but is extremely spiritual in nature. The passages give words of wisdom on all subjects from houses to children, from love to work, from trading to marriage. It is the sort of book that you can dip into at any time to find a thought for any situation. The passages are short but profound and leave your vision of this world (and the hereafter) subtly enriched.
I would recommend everyone to read this book.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sending a copy of The Prophet to a friend who has yet to discover it is like introducing someone to Paris for the first time or to Venice. In short, it is a revelation; a book of the most beautiful poetry, language that makes the heart sing and the soul pound with joy, but also of great spirituality and wisdom. Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese writer and philosopher who lived in New York in the early twentieth century, took many years to write The Prophet. The result, a classic book for all time is both humbling and enlightening at the same time. Give it to your daughter as she takes her first faltering steps into womanhood, give it to your son as he paces uneasily into the world of men, give it to a friend, a lover, a husband or a wife but always keep a copy with you yourself. The Prophet is an inspiration, but should be accompanied by the government health warning: This Book Changes Lives.
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
MY LITTLE EDITION OF THE PROPHET WAS GIVEN TO MY HUSBAND AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT MANY YEARS AGO. WE READ IT TOGETHER IN BED AT NIGHT TILL IT WAS FINISHED. HIS FAVORITE PART WAS "ON CHILDREN". MY HUSBAND DIED LAST YEAR, AND WE READ HIS FAVORITE PASSAGE AT HIS FUNERAL, TO HIS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. DURING MY GRIEVING, I BEGAN TO RE-READ THE ENTIRE BOOK....ON LOVE, MARRIAGE, GIVING, PAIN AND SORROW, AND SO ON AND SO ON....AND FINALLY, I GOT IT! IT IS THE ONE BOOK I READ DAILY BESIDES THE BIBLE. I EVEN READ IT OUT LOUD TO MY HUSBAND, IN HOPES THAT HE WILL HEAR THE WORD AND MY VOICE AND THE TIMELESS MEANING OF THE CONTENTS. IT WILL BE AT MY CHAIRSIDE ALWAYS, AND I HAVE JUST PURCHASED ANOTHER COPY FOR A FRIEND WHO HAS LOST HIS WIFE. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT COMFORT TO ME FOR A YEAR NOW.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Food for the soul
Have read this book many times over my life and buy it for friends or family who may need a little spiritual help. A lovely little book to dip into.
Published 5 months ago by Cake and Cookie Gran
gr8 content poor package
I bought this book as a gift, and I'm glad I didn't pay the full price of £5.99. The paper, drawing reproductions and even the font were all second-rate. Read more
Published 6 months ago by helen
book review
this book was purchased for a friend and i have no idea what it is about,she has not told me what the story is about or what the plot is and i have not seen her lately, sorry.
Published 8 months ago by t blackburn
I can't help but judge a book by its cover!
I bought this on a trusted friend's recommendation. I'm sure there's lots of truth in it but I couldn't get into it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by I. Cross
simple, spiritual and beautiful
As good now as when I bought my first copy in the 70's. Simple, spiritual messages. No religion just a simple way for us all to live. Great comfort to read in times of trouble.
Published 11 months ago by Cas Evans
Replacing lost copy
An excellent book every home should have one , it gives the reader an insight to so many aspects of life !
Published 13 months ago by Alf.M
wonderful
I loved this book the first time i read it ... and i love it just as much this time.
Published 14 months ago by Janetgch
The Prophet
The book was very good, everything I expected. If I were you I would avoid one-click ordering. I was charged for postage when it was advertised as being free. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bettger
The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran
Totally sublime writing. Read, stop, think and reassess your life. You will not believe just how empty your existence was before this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Fred Gardener
The Prophet
Beautifully written. A good book to dip in to now and then. I found this to be a romantic, spiritual read but exhausting when taken in large chunks.
Published 18 months ago by E. Burke
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