The Prophet The Spiritual Classic

EXPLORE THE MYSTERY OF LIFE THROUGH TIMELESS SPIRITUAL LESSONS

Since its original publication in 1923, The Prophet has been embraced as one of the most famous and inspirational works of spiritual prose. Consisting of 26 poetry fables, The Prophet follows the story of Almustafa, and shares with us the timeless lessons on numerous subjects, including giving, beauty, friendship, buying, selling and much more.

For decades, the messages author Kahlil Gibran shares in The Prophet have resonated with people throughout the globe. This deluxe edition features an additional Introduction from the series editor Tom Butler-Bowdon, explaining why the book remains popular all these years later.

Human life is a mystery. In The Prophet, Gibran sheds light on it. Read it once and you’ll immediately understand why people all over the world have embraced it for nearly a century.

Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Prophet provides an accessible and insightful introduction to this timeless spiritual work

The Prophet is an inspirational book of 26 poetry fables written in English by Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. One of the most translated books in history, Gibran’s famous work has been translated into over 100 different languages since its first publication in 1923. The book provides timeless spiritual wisdom on universally-shared aspects of life, such as giving, buying and selling, beauty and friendship, eating and drinking, crime and punishment and spirituality and religion.

The book follows Almustafa, a man who has waited for twelve years for a ship to take him from the island of Orphalese back to his home. He has come to know the people on the island, who consider him a wise and insightful man. On the day Almustafa’s ship finally arrives, he feels a deep sadness. The local elders ask him not to leave. Almustafa speaks of his philosophy of life and the truths he has discovered to the gathered crowd. His words have an almost magical quality to them. As he prepares to board his ship, it becomes clear that Almustafa’s words do not refer to his journey home, but rather to the world he came from before he was born. The Prophet is a metaphor for the mystery of life and an exploration of the human condition. Inspirational and extremely readable for modern audiences, this classic text teaches us:

• We should be glad of the experience of coming into the world
• The separation you feel from other people is not real
• True marriage gives both people space to develop their individuality
• Enjoying your work is expressing your love for whoever benefits from it
• Sorrow makes space for more joy in another season of life

Featuring an insightful introduction from the editor, The Prophet: The Spirituality Classic is a must-read book for anyone interested in exploring the undeniable truths of life we all share.