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The Prophet Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 14,350 ratings

The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry essays written in English by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. The prophet, Almustafa, has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition.

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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 ‏ : ‎ B07FSLC3BZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ KTHTK (February 24, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 87 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BKMPL1YK
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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 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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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
    It’s deep. The authors story is deep. But it does the heart good.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
    A thought-provoking read that beautifully explores the depts of human experience and emotion
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
    This is a beautifully written timeless book by a brilliant author
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
    This book is a awesome book with alot of wisdom, the book itself is beautiful. Only issue is the barcode on the back
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
    Impressive work but much smaller and thinner than photo still 5 stars because it is jam packed with useful information
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    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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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
    "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...
    61 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
    This book came in a sealed wrap. It is a very clean and Beautiful Book
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  • Melodie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super deep, makes you think
    Reviewed in Spain on February 25, 2025
    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!
  • Rex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
    Reviewed in France on August 6, 2024
    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.
  • 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
    Good
  • Hadia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2024
    It teaches you a lot about life at different stages. I would certainly recommend it
  • oria
    3.0 out of 5 stars written VERY big
    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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    oria
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    written VERY big

    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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