The Prophet-Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet (1923) is a timeless philosophical and spiritual classic by Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran. Written in lyrical prose, the book is structured as a series of poetic essays in which the prophet Almustafa, about to leave the city of Orphalese after 12 years, shares his wisdom with its people. Covering universal themesÑlove, marriage, children, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, and deathÑthe book resonates across cultures and generations. Its poetic language and profound insights into human existence have made it one of the most translated and best-selling books of all time, cherished for its simplicity and spiritual depth.