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The Prophet Paperback – April 13, 2003

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Kahlil Gibran was among the most important Arabic language authors of the early twentieth century. Born in 1883 in Lebanon, he spent the last twenty years of his life (to 1931) in the United States. He is the author of numerous volumes, the most famous of which is THE PROHPET, translated into over twenty languages.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rupa (Educa Books) (April 13, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 000100039X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0001000391
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.5 x 7 inches

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Paintings and sculptures by artist BARRY NOVIS feature in galleries and private collections around the world. His art collectors include the band Coldplay, Joanna Lumley, rugby star Victor Ubogu, Hit & Run Music, HMV Music, and the National Trust UK. Novis has also created his own illustrated version of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet featuring Gibran's poetic prose along with 28 colorful and evocative Novis images.
Born in Brighton England in the mid 1940s, Barry Novis later studied art in the vibrant architectural city of Bath UK which led him to a successful career as a professional artist. In 2006 he moved permanently to Australia, living initially in Sydney and later on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast where he now lives and works.
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Kahlil Gibran: full Arabic name Gibran Khalil Gibran, (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer of the New York Pen League.
Kahlil Gibran was born in the town of Bsharri in the Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Empire (north of modern-day Lebanon), to Khalil Gibran and Kamila Gibran(Rahmeh). As a young man Kahlil emigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied art and began his literary career, writing in English and Arabic. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.
He is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again, especially in the 1960s counterculture. Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi.
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Customers find the book thought-provoking and full of wisdom about life. They describe it as masterfully written, with beautiful imagery and great drawings. Readers describe it as a classic story that delivers a philosophy for living. It is considered a useful reference and a treasure by many customers. The perspective provided by the author is described as poetic and truthful.

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Customers enjoy the timeless story and find it a valuable resource for spiritual growth. They appreciate the well-written plot and personal memories it evokes. The book is described as a masterpiece of 20th century literature, bringing back fond memories.

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Customers find the book's perspective inspiring. They say it offers a poetic way of viewing life, and the author is skilled at inspiring reflection and revisiting spirituality. The essays are full of truths and insights from angles they might not have considered. Overall, readers appreciate the book's ability to provide alternative thinking and a better view of life and death.

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Barbara Evans
A soulful read. A great gift for those who are hurting.
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It’s deep. The authors story is deep. But it does the heart good.

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Its that type of book you always revisit!
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I first heard about The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran from someone I met on a plane to Virginia. Over mimosas and a conversation about philosophy and life, they recommended it, and I’m glad they did. This book is a true gem, exploring topics like love, freedom, and purpose in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. It’s definitely one to keep handy—you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again for guidance and inspiration. Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning.

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Frank Donnelly
An Interesting and Sometimes Beautiful Series of Poetic Prose, But Often Difficult to Comprehend
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"The Prophet" is a series of poetic prose authored by Khalil Gibran in the early twentieth century. Mister Gibran was born in Lebanon and moved with his family to America as a child. This series of poetic prose has a somewhat abstruse and mystical aspect to it. It is clear to me that this book has many, many fans. I completely respect that. And there is no doubt that the writing is very poetic and at times beautiful. I had to read and reread much of this work numerous times to gain a partial comprehension of the work.

As an American, I make a concerted effort to read the works of authors born in other countries. In that context I really appreciated this reading experience. However I need to confess I ended up being glad that the work was short and was relieved when I had finished it.

I am very glad that I had a chance to read this work. But it was work. It is not a light read. I do not think that the average reader, looking for a light reading experience will particularly enjoy this work. I am sure there is wisdom to be found within. However it is not easily accessed. Speaking strictly for myself I get more from reading the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament of The Bible.

In summary, I am glad that I read this work. I was glad to study the life of the author. I purchased and audiobook narrated by Sandra Cullum and she did an excellent job. But the work is not a light read. My personal appreciation was mostly as a study experience and not every reader is going to enjoy this book. Thank You...

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Melodie
Super deep, makes you think
Reviewed in Spain on February 25, 2025
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I heard about this book a series (Mr. & Mrs. Smith). Out of curiosity I bought the book. Be warned, this is not a light, easy read. At first I didn’t get the speaker structure but I decided to keep reading and then I understood. Basically a prophet visits some people. The people start to ask him deep, philosophical questions and he gives extensive responses; responses that make you think. Although the responses are ambiguous, they could totally be interpreted into the present and into our lives. At first I wanted to take notes to “translate” - there is a lot of old English and fancy old talk. But in the end I decided to read the whole thing at once and go back to read again while investigating. The second read through is pending but I plan to do it!

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Reviewed in France on August 6, 2024
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I seriously think this might be the most beautiful book ever written. I gasped at every page. Just, beautiful beautiful literature. What a precious book.

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Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2024
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It teaches you a lot about life at different stages. I would certainly recommend it

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written VERY big
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 24, 2023
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The text is written so big that it is not comfortable to read, and there are only 20 lines per page. I would rather have a 40 pages book written in normal size than this 100 pages book which looks like a children’s book. Waste of paper.
Otherwise the quality is good.

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Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 24, 2023
The text is written so big that it is not comfortable to read, and there are only 20 lines per page. I would rather have a 40 pages book written in normal size than this 100 pages book which looks like a children’s book. Waste of paper.
Otherwise the quality is good.

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