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The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran

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Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is considered one of the greatest classics of our time. The collection of twenty-six beautiful and intriguing essays cover a comprehensive variety of subjects including:
 
  • Love and relationships
  • Family and marriage
  • Crime and punishment
  • Joy and sorrow
  • Freedom
  • Pleasure
  • Religion and prayer
  • And many, many more!

 

These poetic essays delve into the workings and passions of the human mind, exploring what makes us human and what controls our most basic instincts of the mind and deepest impulses of the heart.

For the past century, the lines and verses from these captivating essays have inspired musicians, politicians, and influential figures from across the globe, including The Beatles, Ronald Reagan, and Indira Gandhi. Audiences of all beliefs and mindsets can find pleasure and inspiration from the dogma-free essay collection. With the original text and illustrations by Gibran himself, let yourself be inspired by the new edition of The Prophet.
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Incredible

This is easily one of the best collections of prose and poetry I've ever read, full of stories of spirituality and the human experience, that don't feel nearly as dated as they should, and will leave you thinking about your own experiences and how much they might mirror the contents of the collection, proving that humans will fundamentally remain having the same base desires and wishes throughout time

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