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Kahlil Gibran was among the most important Arabic language authors of the early twentieth century. Born in 1883 in Lebanon, he spent the last twenty years of his life (to 1931) in the United States. He is the author of numerous volumes, the most famous of which is THE PROHPET, translated into over twenty languages.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rupa (Educa Books) (April 13, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 000100039X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0001000391
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.5 x 7 inches
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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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    Mark began writing on an old algae-encrusted backyard hammock. He was already in his mid-forties and the thought of becoming an author had never crossed his mind before that moment. Many believe the thought has still never occurred to him. His zany imagination and utter laziness prodded him toward fiction, where although he has five published books, his apparent lack of talent enables him to enjoy absolute obscurity to this day.

    Mark’s second passion is music. He attended Florida State university sometime during the late 1800’s, receiving a Master Degree in Trumpet Performance. He performed professionally for five years before entering the business world. Nowadays, Mark finds listening to music while writing the nexus of focus and inspiration.

    Mark loves God, beer, and his many two and four legged pets.

    Visit markwritesfiction.com for information about his books as well as links to his short stories online.

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I had a different copy of this book in my teens (in my 30’s now) and I lost it in a move several years ago. I like the cover and art and layout of this copy and it’s nice to look back on a book that I once read many times in my formative years. I don’t want to spoil too much of it, but if you’re looking for something to deepen your knowledge of life and yourself, this book has always done that for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth rereading!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Have listened to The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran a couple of times on Audible and really liked it so brought it on Kindle and read it. It is pretty interesting and it is quite clear why this is one of the most translated books in the world. All the topics covered such as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, laws, freedom, etc., everything feels written by a perspective of someone who’s a deep thinker. I guess I will probably read it a few more times again. While this book was written in 1923, it is timeless. If only everyone is a deep thinker like Kahlil Gibran, this world would have been peaceful and so much better and wonderful.
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BaltimoreTom
5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Guide for Life’s Journey
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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“The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran is a timeless masterpiece that offers profound wisdom on life’s essential aspects, such as love, freedom, and death. Its poetic essays are both simple and deep, making it a source of inspiration and guidance. I found this book to be a spiritual companion I will revisit often. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking insight and clarity in life’s journey.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Prophet
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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I found this book easy to read. I enjoyed the poetry and the perspective of the author as he showed me a different way to look at the happenings of life in his use of words.
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Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Giant Font
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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I love this book and wanted to order a copy for a friend, however I’ll be returning since the font is outrageously large.
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Linda Sparks
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This book of beautiful wisdom should be read by any who are soul searching or needing reassurance. It is exceptional in its verse as the author was truly gifted.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Incredible. I can’t believe how much this book moved me given its brevity. Every word is so impactful. An absolute must-read.
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Frank Donnelly
3.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting and Sometimes Beautiful Series of Poetic Prose, But Often Difficult to Comprehend
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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"The Prophet" is a series of poetic prose authored by Khalil Gibran in the early twentieth century. Mister Gibran was born in Lebanon and moved with his family to America as a child. This series of poetic prose has a somewhat abstruse and mystical aspect to it. It is clear to me that this book has many, many fans. I completely respect that. And there is no doubt that the writing is very poetic and at times beautiful. I had to read and reread much of this work numerous times to gain a partial comprehension of the work.

As an American, I make a concerted effort to read the works of authors born in other countries. In that context I really appreciated this reading experience. However I need to confess I ended up being glad that the work was short and was relieved when I had finished it.

I am very glad that I had a chance to read this work. But it was work. It is not a light read. I do not think that the average reader, looking for a light reading experience will particularly enjoy this work. I am sure there is wisdom to be found within. However it is not easily accessed. Speaking strictly for myself I get more from reading the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament of The Bible.

In summary, I am glad that I read this work. I was glad to study the life of the author. I purchased and audiobook narrated by Sandra Cullum and she did an excellent job. But the work is not a light read. My personal appreciation was mostly as a study experience and not every reader is going to enjoy this book. Thank You...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reliving youth
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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I had a different copy of this book in my teens (in my 30’s now) and I lost it in a move several years ago. I like the cover and art and layout of this copy and it’s nice to look back on a book that I once read many times in my formative years. I don’t want to spoil too much of it, but if you’re looking for something to deepen your knowledge of life and yourself, this book has always done that for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reliving youth
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
I had a different copy of this book in my teens (in my 30’s now) and I lost it in a move several years ago. I like the cover and art and layout of this copy and it’s nice to look back on a book that I once read many times in my formative years. I don’t want to spoil too much of it, but if you’re looking for something to deepen your knowledge of life and yourself, this book has always done that for me.
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Curious
5.0 out of 5 stars Endearing prose.
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2022
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A lovely book of respectful words that could improve our way of communicating with each other❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars He is a prophet
Reviewed in India on March 28, 2024
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Kahlil Gibran spoke some uncanny words in this book through a man who imposes himself as a prophet. It is all a wisdom of understanding and expression of nature. Joy is the word and realizing is the order.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to live by.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2024
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Kahlil Gibrans poetry echoes life with all its love, joys and sorrows. It is beautiful , with wisdom beyond all knowledge.
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oria
3.0 out of 5 stars written VERY big
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 24, 2023
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The text is written so big that it is not comfortable to read, and there are only 20 lines per page. I would rather have a 40 pages book written in normal size than this 100 pages book which looks like a children’s book. Waste of paper.
Otherwise the quality is good.
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3.0 out of 5 stars written VERY big
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 24, 2023
The text is written so big that it is not comfortable to read, and there are only 20 lines per page. I would rather have a 40 pages book written in normal size than this 100 pages book which looks like a children’s book. Waste of paper.
Otherwise the quality is good.
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Bara'a
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Germany on July 5, 2023
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Beautiful poetry written by the phenomenal Gibran
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