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The Prophet (Vintage International) Paperback – July 21, 2015

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Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time—a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages.

The Prophet contains powerful words of wisdom on such essential subjects as marriage, children, friendship, work, and pleasure—words that readers from around the world have found inspirational and life-changing. A poet, artist, and mystic, Gibran was born to a poor Christian family in Lebanon and emigrated to the United States as an adolescent, where he began studying art. The twenty-eight poetic essays collected in The Prophet are illustrated with twelve of his full-page drawings. Perhaps no other twentieth-century writer has touched the hearts and minds of so remarkably varied and widespread a readership.

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112 pages
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July 21, 2015
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5.16 x 0.38 x 8 inches
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1101970782
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978-1101970782
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990L
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"Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, the words of Kahlil Gibran bring to one's ears the majestic rhythm of Ecclesiastes... If there is a man or woman who can read this book without a quiet acceptance of a great man's philosophy and a singing in the heart as of music born within, that man or woman is indeed dead to life and truth." --Chicago Post

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Kahlil Gibran was born in 1883 in Lebanon and died in New York in 1931. His family emigrated to the United States in 1895. In his early teens, the artistry of Gibran's drawings caught the eye of his teachers and he was introduced to the avant-garde Boston artist, photographer, and publisher Fred Holland Day, who encouraged and supported Gibran in his creative endeavors. A publisher used some of Gibran's drawings for book covers in 1898, and Gibran held his first art exhibition in 1904 in Boston. In 1908, Gibran went to study art with Auguste Rodin in Paris for two years, and he later studied art in Boston. While most of Gibran's early writing was in Arabic, most of his work published after 1918 was in English. Gibran's best-known work is The Prophet, a book composed of 28 poetic essays.

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ON LOVE

Then said Almitra, Speak to us of Love.

And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them. And with a great voice he said:

When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.

For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.

Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,

So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.

Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God’s sacred feast.

All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life’s heart.

But if in your fear you would seek only love’s peace and love’s pleasure,

Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love’s threshing-floor,

Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.

• • •

Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.

Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;

For love is sufficient unto love.

When you love you should not say, “God is in my heart,” but rather, “I am in the heart of God.”

And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love’s ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Reprint edition (July 21, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1101970782
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1101970782
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 990L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.16 x 0.38 x 8 inches

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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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Mark began writing on an old algae-encrusted backyard hammock. He was already in his mid-forties and the thought of becoming an author had never crossed his mind before that moment. Many believe the thought has still never occurred to him. His zany imagination and utter laziness prodded him toward fiction, where although he has five published books, his apparent lack of talent enables him to enjoy absolute obscurity to this day.
Mark’s second passion is music. He attended Florida State university sometime during the late 1800’s, receiving a Master Degree in Trumpet Performance. He performed professionally for five years before entering the business world. Nowadays, Mark finds listening to music while writing the nexus of focus and inspiration.
Mark loves God, beer, and his many two and four legged pets.
Visit markwritesfiction.com for information about his books as well as links to his short stories online.
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BaltimoreTom

A Timeless Guide for Life’s Journey

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

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“The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran is a timeless masterpiece that offers profound wisdom on life’s essential aspects, such as love, freedom, and death. Its poetic essays are both simple and deep, making it a source of inspiration and guidance. I found this book to be a spiritual companion I will revisit often. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking insight and clarity in life’s journey.

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Linda Sparks

Inspiring

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024

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This book of beautiful wisdom should be read by any who are soul searching or needing reassurance. It is exceptional in its verse as the author was truly gifted.

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A must-read

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024

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Incredible. I can’t believe how much this book moved me given its brevity. Every word is so impactful. An absolute must-read.

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John P. Camey

Challenging but Worth the Effort

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024

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I feel like The Prophet is one of those books you've always meant to read, but haven't. At least that is my case. It is quite short but very dense. I have a small selection of books that I reread regularly and always find new meaning. The Prophet has joined them.

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Judy

Prophet

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024

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I found this book easy to read. I enjoyed the poetry and the perspective of the author as he showed me a different way to look at the happenings of life in his use of words.

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024

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This is an inspiration read for anyone at any stage in life. There are words to make your heart soar and words to make your heart break.

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Frank Donnelly

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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Stacey Ray

Reliving youth

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

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I had a different copy of this book in my teens (in my 30’s now) and I lost it in a move several years ago. I like the cover and art and layout of this copy and it’s nice to look back on a book that I once read many times in my formative years. I don’t want to spoil too much of it, but if you’re looking for something to deepen your knowledge of life and yourself, this book has always done that for me.

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Curious

Endearing prose.

Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2022

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A lovely book of respectful words that could improve our way of communicating with each other❤️

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He is a prophet

Reviewed in India on March 28, 2024

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Kahlil Gibran spoke some uncanny words in this book through a man who imposes himself as a prophet. It is all a wisdom of understanding and expression of nature. Joy is the word and realizing is the order.

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A book to live by.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2024

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Kahlil Gibrans poetry echoes life with all its love, joys and sorrows. It is beautiful , with wisdom beyond all knowledge.

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oria

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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Beautiful

Reviewed in Germany on July 5, 2023

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Beautiful poetry written by the phenomenal Gibran

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