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The Prophet Kindle Edition

by Kahlil Gibran (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 14,565 ratings

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Kahlil Gibran published "The Prophet" in 1923 and saw immediate success, but its real popularity came after his death.Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is full of religious inspirations.The Prophet has been translated into forty languages throughout the world and is considered the most widely read book of the twentieth century. Its first edition of 1300 copies sold out within a month.
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    Delhi Open Books
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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 among the most important Arabic language writers of the twentieth century. Poet, philosopher and artist his works have been translated into numerous languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited all over the world. The Prophet is his most famous work.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08777GCBV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delhi Open Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 582 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 42 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9389847116
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Barry Novis

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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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Customers find this book thought-provoking and filled with life lessons, with profound messages written poetically. The book features beautiful design elements, including gilded page edges, and customers consider it a timeless classic. They appreciate its value as a useful reference and as an inexpensive gift option. Customers value its perspective, with one noting how it provides alternative ways of thinking about life and death.

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396 customers mention "Insight"380 positive16 negative

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

"...They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful." Read more

"...His teaching are poignant and applicable today. He expounds in prose on many requested topics to help us be kinder to ourselves and our neighbor as..." Read more

"...Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning." Read more

"...and thinner than photo still 5 stars because it is jam packed with useful information" Read more

202 customers mention "Readability"143 positive59 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, praising its lovely prose and profound messages written poetically, with one customer noting how the narrative is infused with lessons of love.

"...I look forward to reading the rest of his imaginative poetic and very evocative words. They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond...." Read more

"...This is a short powerful read." Read more

"...type size, the copy is set as a force-justified which I feel diminishes legibility when combined with the large font...." Read more

"...’s fundamental themes—love, joy, sorrow, freedom, and death—delivered through poetic prose that resonates deeply...." Read more

126 customers mention "Beauty"101 positive25 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty, noting its gilded page edges, great imagery, and intriguing drawings.

"...They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful." Read more

"...The golds and blues on the cover are beautiful, and the binding is sturdy. "..." Read more

"...This deluxe hardbound edition enhances the experience with its elegant design, featuring a sturdy cover, quality paper, and thoughtful illustrations..." Read more

"...A nicely produced paperback, full bleed cover with a matte lamination or “soft-touch” finish as it is sometimes known...." Read more

63 customers mention "Classic story"63 positive0 negative

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

"...Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning." Read more

"...While this book was written in 1923, it is timeless...." Read more

"Beautiful edition of a timeless classic. The cover design is nicely done in gold. llustrations and a sewn-in ribbon placeholder are included...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

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Customers find this book to be an indispensable reference, with one customer noting it's a meaningful addition to their personal library.

"...His teaching are poignant and applicable today...." Read more

"...This book is a true gem, exploring topics like love, freedom, and purpose in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal...." Read more

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"This is a beautifully written timeless book by a brilliant author" Read more

32 customers mention "Value for money"27 positive5 negative

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

"...I have been asked about it several times. Worth it." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book for purchase. It will be a beautiful addition to your bookshelf." Read more

"...(much lost when tired and reading) but thought provoking and worth the effort. Dense with wisdom." Read more

"...It is an incredible and beautiful work that deserves a respectable place on every bookshelf...." Read more

26 customers mention "Perspective"26 positive0 negative

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

"...food - all aspects of life really - ring very true and give so much insight from angles you might not have considered...." Read more

"A wonderful respite that calls us to consider the face, and soul, of the world more deeply...." Read more

"...seeker trying to understand the depth, mystery, beauty and struggles of life." Read more

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Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for those who are hurting.

"...It’s a perfect gift for special occasions or a meaningful addition to your personal library." Read more

"...It is a gift of such value in comprehending the depth and meaning of this wonderful Life in its beauty of every relationship that engages us...." Read more

"I love the prophet. It’s one of my favorite books to gift to people...." Read more

"...And this little paperback version is ideal as a gift. I bought 6 copies to give away" Read more

A Timeless Classic in a Beautiful Edition
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A Timeless Classic in a Beautiful Edition
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is a profound exploration of life’s fundamental themes—love, joy, sorrow, freedom, and death—delivered through poetic prose that resonates deeply. This deluxe hardbound edition enhances the experience with its elegant design, featuring a sturdy cover, quality paper, and thoughtful illustrations that complement the text. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, this edition serves as both a literary treasure and a beautiful keepsake. It’s a perfect gift for special occasions or a meaningful addition to your personal library.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bad customer service from Amazon
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    Product as described but Amazon has no control over delivery of orders….those incompetent and neglectful drivers left it, and many other deliveries, out in the weather and items were rained on and ruined.
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  • becky connolly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful touching and deeply inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    I’ve heard of Khalil Gibran but this was my first experience reading of his work. I look forward to reading the rest of his imaginative poetic and very evocative words. They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful.
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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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  • Marissa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
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    As a prophet seeks to leave a city, he leaves last words of treasure to the people on the shoreline city. His teaching are poignant and applicable today. He expounds in prose on many requested topics to help us be kinder to ourselves and our neighbor as well as strangers.
    This is a short powerful read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    A book I’ve read many times
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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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  • twinkydink
    3.0 out of 5 stars Thin see through pages
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    Thin pages and bent corners galore. It’ll do for the first read
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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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  • 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.....

    Editing for Kindle: 4 out 5
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  • Nompumelelo Zulu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Cover
    Reviewed in South Africa on May 17, 2025
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    Perfect! Wanted a new hard copy of this classic ♥️
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    Reviewed in South Africa on May 17, 2025
    Perfect! Wanted a new hard copy of this classic ♥️
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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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  • Sahnawaz Shaban
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love you 3000 Gibran
    Reviewed in India on June 5, 2025
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    Great experience and superb quality. I'm really happy to get this awesome book.
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    Love you 3000 Gibran

    Reviewed in India on June 5, 2025
    Great experience and superb quality. I'm really happy to get this awesome 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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