The Prophet

About this book

Almustafa has spent years in a foreign city and is finally preparing to sail home. Before he leaves, the townspeople ask him to speak about love, marriage, children, work, sorrow and death.

Kahlil Gibran answers through brief poetic addresses, with images that gain meaning through their apparent simplicity. His own illustrations accompany the book. Its calm rhythm gives common experiences such as love, parting and work the gravity of private revelations.