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The Prophet Kindle Edition

by Kahlil Gibran (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 549 ratings
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"The Prophet" is a book of 26 poetic essays written in English by the Lebanese artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. It was originally published in 1923 and it is Gibran's best known work. "The Prophet" has been translated into every major language. The prophet Al-Mustafa who has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses many issues of life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, and more. "The Prophet" is perhaps the most beautiful series of poetically wise musings on love, family, work, death, and all the other things that matter most, which was ever written. Its author Kahlil Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind only Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu. This book has sold tens of millions of copies and is continuously on all the international bestseller lists. It has been translated into over 50 different languages and has never been out of print.
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  5. Publication date
    October 31, 2017
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Kahil Gibram  is best  known for writing The Prophet, which has been translated into more than 100 languages and has been one of the best-selling books of all time since it was first published in the United States in 1923. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076VNVNQ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kahlil Gibran (October 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 454 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 549 ratings

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Kahlil Gibran

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Kahlil Gibran: full Arabic name Gibran Khalil Gibran, (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer of the New York Pen League.

Kahlil Gibran was born in the town of Bsharri in the Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Empire (north of modern-day Lebanon), to Khalil Gibran and Kamila Gibran(Rahmeh). As a young man Kahlil emigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied art and began his literary career, writing in English and Arabic. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.

He is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again, especially in the 1960s counterculture. Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Customers find the content beautifully poetic and down-to-earth, with simple discussions and wording that reach them. They also describe the themes as profound, moving, and eliciting deep thought and innermost searching. Readers describe the writing style as beautiful and an extraordinary text.

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18 customers mention "Writing style"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style beautiful, clever, illuminating, witty, and eclectic. They also say it's an enlightening, beautiful experience reading the text.

"Started as did the hardcover full print. A gorgeous peek into a mind of days before boredom required TV or internet and instead was filled with words..." Read more

"Spiritual, enlightening, clever, illuminating, witty, eclectic, poetry, self-help, psychological, philosophical, musical, all-encompassing, timeless..." Read more

"Great content, but the size was not what I expected." Read more

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7 customers mention "Themes"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the themes profound, wisdomful, and comforting. They also say the book is a perfect little pocket copy of inspiration and insight.

"Spiritual, enlightening, clever, illuminating, witty, eclectic, poetry, self-help, psychological, philosophical, musical, all-encompassing, timeless..." Read more

"...For me, it is a calming and educational experience." Read more

"Profound. Moving. Elicits deep thought and innermost searching. Deeply moved. Highly motivational and inspiring...." Read more

"Perfect little pocket copy of inspiration and insight." Read more

6 customers mention "Content"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the content beautifully poetic, down to earth, and pure. They also say it's easy enough to read and very in depth.

"It is just pure and simple. the truth about us as a single spot on this earth and what we condo with our lives for a positive outcome." Read more

"...So that was insulting. It’s news print, easy enough to read. But the illustrations are murky and soft… detail is scant. At 3 it’s ok, but not at 6...." Read more

"One of my favorite books. It is small and simple, but the discussions and wording reaches me so extremely deeply at times...." Read more

"A short, simple, and yet beautiful book. A must read and re-read. Gibran shares profound lessons about life that, up until today, remain true." Read more

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Customers find the book wonderful and a must read for everyone starting a new career.

"This is a wonderful book and a must read for everyone starting a new journey in life...." Read more

"A short, simple, and yet beautiful book. A must read and re-read. Gibran shares profound lessons about life that, up until today, remain true." Read more

"Probably the most beautiful thing I've ever read....a quick read and I love to go over it again and again." Read more

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RL
5.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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Started as did the hardcover full print. A gorgeous peek into a mind of days before boredom required TV or internet and instead was filled with words, thoughts, and imagination. In this day, all these great writers would be on meds and even Jesus and his followers would be on haldol, zi-something-prexa, or Quetiapine(b/c you know, the poor get off brand meds too!)
Just read, just read read with your heart, just rebirth in the juxtaposition of those minds in earlier days and ours in more modern times.
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L. M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pocket sized edition of a classic!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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I was very pleased when I received my copy of the pocket sized edition of “The Prophet.” The quality is nice and it will easily fit in a purse. Recommended!!
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James McCabe
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Poetic Wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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Spiritual, enlightening, clever, illuminating, witty, eclectic, poetry, self-help, psychological, philosophical, musical, all-encompassing, timeless, comforting, inspiring, renewing, universal, forgiving, and wholesome.
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kawanais Milligan
4.0 out of 5 stars Too small.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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Great content, but the size was not what I expected.
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Pamela Thomsen
5.0 out of 5 stars how insightful this very old read is!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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It is just pure and simple. the truth about us as a single spot on this earth and what we condo with our lives for a positive outcome.
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LT
5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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I have read this book many times since my college days. The prophet is one of my favorite books of all times. For me, it is a calming and educational experience.
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Alexa
3.0 out of 5 stars It's a tiny book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
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Not tiny as in a thin book. It's more like pocket sized. Or maybe more like pocketbook size to be more accurate. Almost done with it but so far I haven't read too many words of wisdom
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D****771
5.0 out of 5 stars Supersmall and cute
Reviewed in India on July 13, 2024
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I like how it can fit into pockets. It's the size of my hand and has a beautiful finish on its cover. A Decent paperback 👍🏽👍🏽
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Abril
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in Mexico on January 15, 2021
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I received a tiny pocket version, doesn’t match up with the measurements listed. I’m gonna be returning this item
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1.0 out of 5 stars where is the book?
Reviewed in Italy on August 12, 2017
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there are no pages at all! I opened it after my day job and find only the cover on it.....and it ask me to give a feedback! I understand it a little problem...only 99 cents....but its booring .
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sunitha
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in India on May 10, 2024
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.ust read in life time
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Dr. Tamara
5.0 out of 5 stars WORTHY in all aspects!!
Reviewed in India on March 30, 2024
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So interesting & full of Gem!! Finished in 2 hours with understanding so well presented👌😊
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5.0 out of 5 stars WORTHY in all aspects!!
Reviewed in India on March 30, 2024
So interesting & full of Gem!! Finished in 2 hours with understanding so well presented👌😊
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