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And the Prophet Said

Kahlil Gibran's Classic Text with Newly Discovered Writings
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And the Prophet Said offers a fresh edition of Kahlil Gibran's beloved classic, The Prophet, enriched with over 150 newly discovered poems, aphorisms, and epigrams. Originally published in 1923, this spiritual and philosophical work explores essential themes such as love, marriage, friendship, beauty, death, and the human condition. The newly uncovered writings bring deeper insight and immediacy to Gibran's timeless reflections, making this edition a treasured gift for readers seeking wisdom and meaning.
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This edition will resonate with readers of spiritual literature, fans of poetic philosophy, and those seeking timeless guidance on living a meaningful life. It is also ideal for collectors and admirers of Kahlil Gibran's work.

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Newly discovered writings from the author of the classic bestseller, The Prophet

And the Prophet Said is a new complete gift edition of Gibran's classic text with over 150 newly discovered poems, aphorisms, and epigrams.

Originally published in 1923 by Knopf, The Prophet is a teaching fable that has been cherished by millions for nearly 100 years. It is a book of wisdom that provides guidance for readers on how to live a life imbued with meaning and purpose. Gibran explores all of life's important issuesβ€”including love, marriage, the human condition, friendship, prayer, beauty, death, and much more.

What makes this edition of The Prophet especially exciting is the inclusion of newly discovered Gibran material. In 2017, Dalton Hilu Einhorn gained access to the Gibran/Haskell archives at the University of North Carolina. Buried among this treasure trove of papers, he discovered over 150 of Kahlil Gibran's poems, aphorisms, and sayings that had never been published.

Here is classic Gibran wisdom and inspiration that leads readers to contemplate love, beauty, mortality, and meaning. The words have an immediacy and depth that will appeal to the millions who have read The Prophet.

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"...a captivating centennial edition Gibran's The Prophet packed with newly discovered material, including 150 of Gibran's never before published prose poems, aphorisms, and passages from The Earth Gods not included in any other edition." --Publishers Weekly

The new edition also features illustrations by Gibran and provides valuable context through a rich foreword and introduction, deepening the reader's appreciation of the poet's life and work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642970166

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Daniel Ladinsky
  • Edited by Dalton Hilu Einhorn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was writer, poet, and Lebanese nationalist and visual artist. His teaching fable, The Prophet, remains one of the bestselling inspirational works of all time.

Dalton Hilu Einhornis the son of Virginia Hilu, who edited,Beloved Prophet, a groundbreaking book about Kahlil Gibran and Mary Haskell based on their letters and her diaries at the University of North Carolina. In 2017, he gained access to the Gibran/Haskell archives at UNC, discovering over 150 Gibran pieces never before published. He lives in Massachusetts.

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