Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet

What does it mean to live with wisdom in a world of noise? Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is a timeless masterpiece that has guided millions of readers for over a century—a collection of 28 poetic essays offering profound wisdom on life's deepest questions. First published in 1923 and translated into over 100 languages, this slender volume has become one of the bestselling books of all time, beloved by seekers, poets, and contemplatives across generations for its message of quiet joy, solace, and spiritual renewal.

The book unfolds as the wise prophet Almustafa prepares to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years. As the people gather for his departure, they ask him to speak on the great themes of human existence: love, marriage, children, joy and sorrow, work, freedom, friendship, beauty, death, and more. In lyrical prose that flows like poetry, Gibran offers insights that are both ancient and utterly contemporary, speaking to the eternal questions of how to live, love, work, and die with grace and meaning. His words don't prescribe answers—they invite reflection, opening space for readers to discover their own truths.

For readers building a contemplative practice, The Prophet offers profound meditation on the art of living without dogma or prescription. This is a book meant to be lived with, returned to, and allowed to shift your perspective over time. Gibran's wisdom draws from multiple traditions—Christian mysticism, Sufism, and universal spiritual truths—creating a cross-tradition perspective that honors individual discernment. This illustrated edition includes twelve evocative full-page drawings from Gibran's own hand, capturing the visionary essence of a true mystic and artist.

What You'll Discover
Kahlil Gibran's timeless classic on love, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, and death
28 poetic essays offering wisdom without dogma or prescription
Lyrical prose inviting reflection on life's deepest questions
Illustrated edition with twelve full-page drawings by Gibran
Cross-tradition wisdom drawing from Christian mysticism and Sufism
Bestselling spiritual classic translated into over 100 languages

Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and visual artist whose work bridges Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. Born in Lebanon and emigrating to the United States as a child, he became one of the most celebrated writers of the early 20th century. The Prophet, his masterwork, was written in English and reflects his deep engagement with mysticism, philosophy, and the human search for meaning. His other works include The Broken Wings, Sand and Foam, and Jesus, the Son of Man. Gibran's legacy endures as a voice of universal wisdom speaking across cultures and generations.

Perfect for: Readers seeking books that ask real questions without prescribing answers, those exploring multiple wisdom traditions, contemplative readers building a practice of reading as inner work, anyone drawn to poetic wisdom on love, work, and living well, readers interested in cross-tradition spirituality, students of mysticism and philosophy, those seeking books to return to over time, admirers of lyrical prose that invites reflection and honors individual discernment.

Paperback illustrated edition. Gibran's timeless classic—offering profound wisdom on life's deepest questions through lyrical, contemplative prose that has guided seekers for over a century.