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by Kahlil Gibran (Author) "ALMUSTAFA, the chosen and the beloved, who was a dawn unto his own day, had waited twelve years in the city of Orphalese for his..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 132 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books; New edition edition (12 April 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330319728
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330319720
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.9 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,822 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing, 12 Feb 2000
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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.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware, this is a book that can change lives., 23 Oct 2001
By Sandra Harris "Sandra" (London, England.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Prophet (Arkana) (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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars short but insightful, 25 Jun 2006
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful reading
what a beautiful little book!!! this is so profound it really makes you think about the way you live your life, how you think, act towards others just everything but written so... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Mrs. J. Morris

4.0 out of 5 stars The Prophet
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and often pick it up at random, in search of inspiration - it never fails to deliver. Most profound and very moving. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Nicola

4.0 out of 5 stars THE PROPHET
Not everyones cup of tea but if spirituality and the opening of the mind is important at this time, there are messages within that can be almost biblical. Read more
Published 26 days ago by N.Evertoolate

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Specatacular book
Absolutely wonderful book, with brilliant richness of text both in literal and metaphoric meaning. Id recommend this book to anyone who has an avid interest in reading
Published 3 months ago by Mr. W. M. Shah

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing - believe the hype
This book is like a 2nd Bible to me. Insightful, poetic and hugely enlightening to one's own life. A timeless classic.
Published 3 months ago by Chez

5.0 out of 5 stars Transcend Human Subjectivity to Find Godlike Objectivity
The Prophet is about a mysterious religious thinker who is about to leave for his native land. Before he goes, many people have just one question to ask him. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars "D" Book of Life
Gibran's poetic account of the Prophet is the ultimate guide to a fulfilling life. It has the rare power of pulling anyone out of a deadlock, a situation so enthralling that no... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Anna Abrahamyan

5.0 out of 5 stars GUIDE TO LIVING
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. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars The book is a treasure but the audio tape is disappointing
I first came across the works of Kahlil Gibran almost 40 years ago and my aging copy of The Prophet remains one of my most treasured posessions to this day - the spiritual clarity... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2003 by K. Alexander

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