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This widely known classic is a collection of 26 poetic essays written in English by the Lebanese-American artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. Ever since its first publication in 1923, The Prophet has revealed in wisdom only by founders of the world's great religions.
The Prophet captures the teaching of Gibran in comforting story that succinctly touches on everyday topics like love, giving, joy, sorrow, freedom, pain, teaching, friendship and beauty. Within each tiny chapter, profound moments can occur as we are given insight into unfamiliar territory, a place of thought not commonly existing in daily life but familiar to spiritual teachers. Gibran here is at his best, exploring the connection between joy and sorrow and how to overcome the latter in order to live.
About the Author
Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist, Khalil Gibran was born on January 6, 1883. He wrote about twentyfive books. Spirits Rebellious is one of his more popular works. Secrets of the Heart, Tears and Laughter, Jesus, Son of Man, The Earth Gods, Sand and Foam and The Forerunner are some of his mother works.
He has written a trilogy – The Prophet, The Garden of the Prophet and The Death of the Prophet. All three teach man the mastery of life.
Gibran's writings aim directly at the expression of the spiritual inner life of man. His thinking is simple and easily understood. His intentions are aimed towards the awakening of man's spiritual awareness that is inherent in life experience. Once when asked about the rules of conduct, Gibran said, "I lay down no rules of conduct. Do whatsoever you will so long as you do it beautiful."
He died on April 10, 1931 in New York, after spending the last 20 years of his life there.
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