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Written as a collection of poetic essays, and detailing such diverse and sprawling topics as love, death, pleasure and prayer, The Prophet was an immediate success on its initial publication in 1923, and has since been translated into more than a hundred languages.
Translated into more than a hundred languages, The Prophet takes the reader on a spiritual and philosophical journey
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Having lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years, the revered Prophet is about to board a ship taking him back to the isle of his birth. Before he departs, a group of people gather round and ask him to share his wisdom.
Written as a collection of poetic essays, and detailing such diverse and sprawling topics as love, death, pleasure, and prayer, The Prophet was an immediate success on its initial publication in 1923, and has since been translated into more than a hundred languages.
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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran explores essential aspects of human experience, resonating deeply with its readers and discussing themes that are universally relevant.
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ISBN: 9781847498274
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Alma Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Kahlil Gibran (1883β1931) was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, artist and philosopher best known for being the author of The Prophet, one of the best-selling books of all time.
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