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The Prophet (Paperback)
Kahlil Gibran
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Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), poet, philosopher and artist, was born in Lebanon. His fame and influence spread far beyond the Near East, where millions of Arabic-speaking people consider him the genius of his age. In America, where he lived for the last twenty years of his life, he began to write in English, and his books of poetry, illustrated with mystical drawings, are now known all over the world. The Prophet is Gibran's masterpiece. First published sixty years ago, it has been translated into many languages and has sold millions of copies, becoming one of the most beloved classics of our time. Gibran's drawings have been compared to those of William Blake.
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The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran; Introduction by Robin Waterfield
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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions
of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest
writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take
us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England
to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on
the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and
printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile
cloth and stamped with foil. In this inspirational, allegorical
guide, Al Mustafa the prophet delivers spiritual yet practical
homilies on the work of living: beauty, truth, possessions, sorrow,
joy, death and more. Translated into more than fifty languages and
among the best-selling books of all time, The Prophet remains a
wise and revitalising handbook for the soul.
A new edition of the beloved spiritual classic Kahlil Gibran's The
Prophet is a timeless classic, a guiding light of spiritual fiction
that has shaped the hearts and souls of readers since it was first
published in 1923. Translated into more than 40 languages around
the globe, The Prophet is an inspirational work of art, a
thought-provoking glimpse into the human heart, and
transformational spiritual journey. The book begins when a prophet
named Almustafa shares his wisdom over the course of eight essays.
In these brief, poetic pieces he touches on the deepest
profundities of life--pain and loss, friendship and love, joy and
sorrow. This new, pocket-sized version of the classic work is true
to the text of the first edition and features Gibran's original
illustrations, bringing his writing to a new generation of readers.
One of the world's favourite poets, Kahlil Gibran was never more
profound than when he wrote about love. He believed it was the
raison d'etre of the universe. With the simplicity and lyrical
beauty of The Prophet, his reflections on love and friendship have
been gathered together in one volume and illustrated with the
poet's own paintings. Compiled by the world's leading expert on
Gibran, this beautiful collection is a timeless celebration of
humanity's most enduring force, and a perfect gift for those tired
of cliched romantic verse.
Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom
Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Prophet
provides an accessible and insightful introduction to this timeless
spiritual work The Prophet is an inspirational book of 26 poetry
fables written in English by Lebanese-American poet and writer
Kahlil Gibran. One of the most translated books in history,
Gibran's famous work has been translated into over 100 different
languages since its first publication in 1923. The book provides
timeless spiritual wisdom on universally-shared aspects of life,
such as giving, buying and selling, beauty and friendship, eating
and drinking, crime and punishment and spirituality and religion.
The book follows Almustafa, a man who has waited for twelve years
for a ship to take him from the island of Orphalese back to his
home. He has come to know the people on the island, who consider
him a wise and insightful man. On the day Almustafa's ship finally
arrives, he feels a deep sadness. The local elders ask him not to
leave. Almustafa speaks of his philosophy of life and the truths he
has discovered to the gathered crowd. His words have an almost
magical quality to them. As he prepares to board his ship, it
becomes clear that Almustafa's words do not refer to his journey
home, but rather to the world he came from before he was born. The
Prophet is a metaphor for the mystery of life and an exploration of
the human condition. Inspirational and extremely readable for
modern audiences, this classic text teaches us: We should be glad
of the experience of coming into the world The separation you feel
from other people is not real True marriage gives both people space
to develop their individuality Enjoying your work is expressing
your love for whoever benefits from it Sorrow makes space for more
joy in another season of life Featuring an insightful introduction
from the editor, The Prophet: The Spirituality Classic is a
must-read book for anyone interested in exploring the undeniable
truths of life we all share.
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The Prophet (Paperback)
Kahlil Gibran
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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 ship
that was to return and bear him back to the isle of his birth. And
in the twelfth year, on the seventh day of Ielool, the month of
reaping, he climbed the hill without the city walls and looked
seaward; and he beheld his ship coming with the mist. Then the
gates of his heart were flung open, and his joy flew far over the
sea. And he closed his eyes and prayed in the silences of his soul.
So begins The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran's transcendant verse cycle in
which the prophet Almustafa boards a ship bearing him homeward and
discusses with those whom he meets on board life, love, and and all
aspects of the human condition. Never out of print since its first
publication in 1923, Gibran's collection of prose poems is one of
the best-loved volumes in world literature.
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The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran; Contributions by John Baldock; Introduction by John Baldock
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Gibran's protagonist, called 'the Prophet', delivers spiritual, yet
practical, homilies on a wide variety of topics central to daily
life: love, marriage and children; work and play; possessions,
beauty, truth, joy and sorrow, death and more.
The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry essays written in English by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. The prophet, Almustafa, has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition.
A 20th century classic, The Prophet is thought-provoking,
comforting and wise, and its simple truths remain compelling and
rewarding to this day. Utterly unique and beloved around the world,
The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays by the
Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. Telling the
story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various
acquaintances as he returns home after a long absence, the book
touches on subjects of universal concern, including love,
friendship, passion, pain, religion and freedom.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. 'Let there be spaces in your
togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.'
A prophet waits to board a ship after 12 years away from his
homeland. His journey is interrupted by a group of people who ask
him to impart his wisdom before he leaves forever. What follows are
26 short chapters on everything from love, marriage and children,
to freedom, reason, talking, time and death. A guide to life and
the human condition, this lyrical work of prose poetry has
entranced readers for nearly 100 years. Described by many as the
first self-help book, The Prophet was an instant bestseller when it
was published in 1923, and is one of the most translated works in
history.
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The Prophet (Paperback)
Kahlil Gibran; Introduction by Daniele Nunziata; Notes by Daniele Nunziata
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First published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six
poetic fables that centre around the prophet Al Mustafa, who,
boarding a boat in the city of Orphalese, where he has lived for
many years, prepares to sail home. On the voyage Al Mustafa is
approached by a group of travellers, with whom he discusses deep
topics - love, friendship, passion, pain, religion - and The
Prophet becomes a manual and spiritual guide. This edition features
the original illustrations prepared by the author, as well as an
introduction by Dr Daniele Nunziata, which introduces the great
work for a new generation.
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Prophet (Paperback)
Kahlil Gibran
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Poet, philosopher and artist, Kahlil Gibran wrote about twenty-five
books during his lifetime. In "The Prophet", Gibran talks to us
about every aspect of our daily lives -- love and marriage, joy and
sorrow, eating and drinking, buying and selling, crime and
punishment, reason and passion, self-knowledge, friendship, time,
prayer, freedom and beauty, religion and death. He aims to awaken
the spiritual consciousness that is inherent in all of us.
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The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
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A collection of musings by arguably one of the most iconic writers of the 20th-century, Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet follows Almustafa in his journey to the city of Orphalese, where people ask him to share his wisdom on various topics – love, joy, passion, sorrow, friendship, amongst others. The book combines spirituality and philosophy to delve into some of life’s deepest, most profound questions. Yet, Gibran’s writing does this in a simple, lucid way – something akin to the Socratic method.
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The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
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The sea that calls all things unto her calls me, and I must embark.
One of the best known and most translated works of free-verse
poetry ever published in the English language, The Prophet, by
Lebanon-born Kahlil Gibran, tells the story of the prophet
Almustafa, who was banished from his homeland and who has lived the
last twelve years of his life as a refugee among the good people of
Orphalese. One day, as he prepares to board the ship that will take
him home, Almustafa addresses a gathering of townspeople who have
come to see him off. His parting words of wisdom about the human
condition reveal him to be a man who sees deeply into the hearts,
minds, and souls of his peers. While remaining faithful to the
original text, the script adaptation by A. David Lewis provides
backstory details that provide greater insight into the enigmatic
main character. And the illustrations by Justin Rentería, inspired
by a 1920s Ottoman style, are vibrant, authentic, and skillfully
paced. Appearing exactly one hundred years after the original 1923
publication of Gibran’s masterpiece, and at a time when entire
groups of people are being forced to seek refuge elsewhere, this
fresh and visually compelling rendering of The Prophet conveys the
original work’s bracing and inspirational message about what it
means to live well in today’s world.
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The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran
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The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran
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'Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a
moving sea between the shores of your souls.' Kahlil Gibran, The
Prophet Love, marriage, children, work, joy, sorrow, friendship,
freedom, pain, passion - Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is a modern
classic, its simple prose resonating in our hearts and minds.
Written in English and first published in 1923, the book has
gradually become a global bestseller, its wise words a favourite
for readings at weddings and funerals. Shaped around the story of a
prophet leaving his country of exile, the book is a series of short
discussions on what really matters most in life. Its chapters offer
solace and guidance. Beautifully produced with a timeless design,
The Prophet is an accessible yet spiritual book to be cherished.
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The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran; Contributions by John Baldock; Introduction by John Baldock
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