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The Prophet Kindle Edition

by Kahlil Gibran (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 14,413 ratings
Rich in timeless wisdom and beautiful poetic language, this spiritual classic is “exquisite . . . simply a masterpiece” (The Independent, London).
 
As the wise man Almustafa prepares to leave the island where he has lived in exile from his home for twelve years, the community gathers around him, beseeching him to share his wisdom before he departs.
 
Within this framework, the beloved prophet offers meditations on love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.
 
Written by a Lebanese-American poet, The Prophet was an immediate success upon its publication in 1923. Translated into more than one hundred languages and selling millions of copies, the book’s popularity has never waned. In the 1960s, it was freshly discovered and venerated by the counterculture, and in 2014, it was adapted into an animated film. The universal truths embedded in these twenty-six prose poems continue to resonate for spiritual seekers.
 
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
 
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  4. Publication date
    April 9, 2019
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LARGE PRINT EDITION. A collection of both philosophical and pragmatic musings divided into 28 prose poetry fables, The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran has become an emblem of spiritual awakening and inspiration for readers everywhere. Speaking to the multi-dimensional facets of everyday life, Gibran has managed to write a manifesto of human existence, tackling issues central to any reader.

About the Author

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was an essayist, novelist, and mystic poet. He wrote The Prophet, a collection of philosophical essays that went on to become one of the bestselling books of the twentieth century. Though he was born in Lebanon, he moved to Boston’s South End as a child and studied art with Auguste Rodin in Paris for two years before launching his literary career. Much of Gibran’s work contains themes of religion and Christianity as well as spiritual love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Q9J6N9D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (April 9, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 109 pages
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  1. Kahlil Gibran

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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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    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.

    Barry Novis is a Listed Artist, his work having sold in the secondary market through auction houses Christie's and Bonhams in London.

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    Founded in 2024, LISERTA BOOKS is a small publishing house, born to make literary classics available at affordable prices.

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Customers find this book to be a treasure trove of wisdom, with profound messages written poetically throughout. Moreover, they appreciate its timeless nature as a classic of world literature, and one customer notes how it offers alternative thinking. Additionally, the book features nice illustrations, and customers value it as a useful reference that makes a great gift.

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Customers find the book insightful, describing it as a treasure trove of inspirational thoughts and valuable lessons for anyone.

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Customers find the book highly readable, praising its lovely prose and profound messages written poetically. One customer notes that the narrative style is infused with lessons of love, while another mentions it reads like the Bible.

"...are no introductions nor footnotes by busybody intellectuals, the text is as pure as if it had been published this morning, it is pure for you to..." Read more

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Customers describe this book as a timeless classic of world literature, with one customer noting it's a masterpiece of the 20th century.

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Customers find the book worth the money, with one noting it deserves a respectable place on every bookshelf.

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Customers appreciate the book's perspective, finding it full of truths and offering a better view of life and death, with one customer noting it provides alternative thinking.

"...From Buddha to Coehlo, and countless others in between, there is a depth of truth and a veil of simplicity that, once lifted, opens the mind, heart..." Read more

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  • Barbara Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars A soulful read. A great gift for those who are hurting.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
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    It’s deep. The authors story is deep. But it does the heart good.
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  • Raine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
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    Impressive work but much smaller and thinner than photo still 5 stars because it is jam packed with useful information
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  • mr.luna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its that type of book you always revisit!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
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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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  • Reinold F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Meaningful. (AmazonClassics Edition)
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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    Almustafa is leaving. He is a prophet and in leaving there is poetry and a lesson in it too. Each human being needs help and guidance, but also the chance to grow by oneself. I found wisdom in 'The Prophet,' rather than the empty following of rules it elicits the awakening of oneself through reflection. Nevertheless I felt parts just as common sense, maybe I have not enough life experiences to notice the complete truth in all that is said, as words have another meaning when we made enough mistakes to awake to their significance. Perhaps 'The Prophet' is meant to be read in different stages of life.

    The AmazonClassics Edition is the best to read works written in English. The modern typography and professional formatting makes a pleasure the reading; there is X-Ray although 'The Prophet' is so crystalline that I barely consulted it; and, what is important to me, there are no introductions nor footnotes by busybody intellectuals, the text is as pure as if it had been published this morning, it is pure for you to appreciate it without intermediaries in your terms. There is only a very succint biography at the end, a highly recommended edition.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous edition
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
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    I bought this as a gift for my mom. She's never read Gibran, and I think she'll find deep meaning in his work as a spiritual person. The golds and blues on the cover are beautiful, and the binding is sturdy. "And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."
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  • Matt Kashner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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    This book came in a sealed wrap. It is a very clean and Beautiful Book
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  • Frank Donnelly
    3.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting and Sometimes Beautiful Series of Poetic Prose, But Often Difficult to Comprehend
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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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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  • Amazoner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth rereading!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    Have listened to The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran a couple of times on Audible and really liked it so brought it on Kindle and read it. It is pretty interesting and it is quite clear why this is one of the most translated books in the world. All the topics covered such as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, laws, freedom, etc., everything feels written by a perspective of someone who’s a deep thinker. I guess I will probably read it a few more times again. While this book was written in 1923, it is timeless. If only everyone is a deep thinker like Kahlil Gibran, this world would have been peaceful and so much better and wonderful.
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  • Tom Stronach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Words of Wisdom for Everyone
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2014
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    A very short book, only 133 pages published in 1926. To be honest I have no idea why I downloaded this. I have a vague memory of listening to a radio programme on the author some time ago, which I found interesting, so it must have been that! Gibran is described in Wikipedia as, 'the third best selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi.'

    The book is written in bible-esque so if you are not a fan of that or indeed of religion it may not be a book for you. On the other hand and bearing in mind this was published in 1926 almost every passage can be related to every single one of us and our lives today.

    There are no chapter numbers in this short volume but they are defined by the questions asked of 'The Prophet' by the assembled town folk as he prepares to leave them, returning to his 'home'.

    Marriage
    Children
    Giving
    Eating and Drinking
    Work
    Joy and Sorrow
    Crime and Punishment
    Freedom
    Reason and Passion
    Pain
    Teaching
    Friendship
    Good and Evil
    Prayer
    Pleasure
    Religion
    Death

    So many of the words written by Gibran over 80 years ago, must surely, if you are tempted to purchase this book, resonate with something in your life today and his simple but reasoning outlook will remind you to step back and reflect on how you look at life and maybe think that there is something that you can do to change, for the better, on how you interact with others and with yourself!

    I'm not saying that I have had a religious or moral epiphany while reading this book, I personally still have no idea whether I am an atheist, agnostic or just a plane old fence sitter waiting for something different or better to come along, if that is indeed possible. I did write somewhere in regard to the Bible, and I suppose in the same tone the Koran would be included, that I look upon the former as a good novel and if only more people would read it (them) without the religious zealotry and bigotry surrounding it (them), the world would probably be a far better place for all humankind, but that aint gonna happen. But that should not take away from the fact that there are important life lessons in these works that are as relevant today as they were when they were written, as Mr Gibran's words, I believe, fall firmly within that description.

    Enjoy.....

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  • FadiZureikat
    1.0 out of 5 stars Great book, cheap paper quality
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 27, 2022
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    The pages quality is very thin and cheap, and they are stuck together.

    This is a great book, but a very bad deluxe print edition.
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  • Rex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
    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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  • Mixed feeling. Not satisfied with it's perfomance. Very weak.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 26, 2024
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    Good
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  • Maveleanor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully presented edition.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 13, 2023
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    Beautiful elegant copy…and very reasonably priced.
    Giving as part of a wedding gift with the section on “marriage” bookmarked …instead of a card …which would probably have cost the same price.
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