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THE PROPHET (Gibran's Masterpiece) - Collector Edition in Slipcase Misc. Supplies – January 1, 1993

by Kahlil Gibran (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 14,470 ratings
Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.

The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Alfred A. Knopf
  3. Publication date
    January 1, 1993
  4. ISBN-10
    0563401818
  5. ISBN-13
    978-0563401810
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred A. Knopf; 33rd edition (January 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0563401818
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0563401810
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 14,470 ratings

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  1. 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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    Paintings and sculptures by artist BARRY NOVIS feature in galleries and private collections around the world. His art collectors include the band Coldplay, Joanna Lumley, rugby star Victor Ubogu, Hit & Run Music, HMV Music, and the National Trust UK. Novis has also created his own illustrated version of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet featuring Gibran's poetic prose along with 28 colorful and evocative Novis images.

    Born in Brighton England in the mid 1940s, Barry Novis later studied art in the vibrant architectural city of Bath UK which led him to a successful career as a professional artist. In 2006 he moved permanently to Australia, living initially in Sydney and later on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast where he now lives and works.

    Barry Novis is a Listed Artist, his work having sold in the secondary market through auction houses Christie's and Bonhams in London.

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    Founded in 2024, LISERTA BOOKS is a small publishing house, born to make literary classics available at affordable prices.

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Customers find this book to be a treasure trove of wisdom with profound messages written poetically, making it a timeless classic. They appreciate its beautiful design with gilded page edges and nice illustrations, and consider it an indispensable reference that delivers a philosophy for living. Customers value its depth and perspective, with one noting how it offers alternative thinking, while many consider it a favorite book to gift to others.

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394 customers mention "Insight"379 positive15 negative

Customers find the book insightful, describing it as a treasure trove of inspirational thoughts and valuable lessons for anyone.

"...They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful." Read more

"...Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning." Read more

"It’s deep. The authors story is deep. But it does the heart good." Read more

"...His teaching are poignant and applicable today. He expounds in prose on many requested topics to help us be kinder to ourselves and our neighbor as..." Read more

200 customers mention "Readability"142 positive58 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, praising its lovely prose and profound messages written poetically. One customer notes that the narrative style is infused with lessons of love, while another mentions it reads like the Bible.

"...I look forward to reading the rest of his imaginative poetic and very evocative words. They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond...." Read more

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"This is a beautifully written timeless book by a brilliant author" Read more

"...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...." Read more

123 customers mention "Beauty"100 positive23 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty, noting its gilded page edges, great imagery, and intriguing drawings.

"...They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful." Read more

"This book came in a sealed wrap. It is a very clean and Beautiful Book" Read more

"...And there is no doubt that the writing is very poetic and at times beautiful...." Read more

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72 customers mention "Value for money"67 positive5 negative

Customers find the book to be worth the money, describing it as an indispensable and useful reference.

"...This book is a true gem, exploring topics like love, freedom, and purpose in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal...." Read more

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"...In summary, I am glad that I read this work. I was glad to study the life of the author...." Read more

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Customers describe this book as a timeless classic of world literature, with one customer noting it's a masterpiece of the 20th century.

"...Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning." Read more

"...While this book was written in 1923, it is timeless...." Read more

"Beautiful edition of a timeless classic. The cover design is nicely done in gold. llustrations and a sewn-in ribbon placeholder are included...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

26 customers mention "Perspective"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's perspective, finding it full of truths and offering a better view of life and death, with one customer noting it provides alternative thinking.

"...From Buddha to Coehlo, and countless others in between, there is a depth of truth and a veil of simplicity that, once lifted, opens the mind, heart..." Read more

"...food - all aspects of life really - ring very true and give so much insight from angles you might not have considered...." Read more

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21 customers mention "Gift value"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for those who are hurting.

"I love the prophet. It’s one of my favorite books to gift to people...." Read more

"...It is a gift of such value in comprehending the depth and meaning of this wonderful Life in its beauty of every relationship that engages us...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the depth of the book, noting its exceptional scale and richness.

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I ordered this, but the book is way thinner than depicted! I love the book and the cover is gorgeous, but again, I would’ve expected for the seller to be honest about the product.
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  • becky connolly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful touching and deeply inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    I’ve heard of Khalil Gibran but this was my first experience reading of his work. I look forward to reading the rest of his imaginative poetic and very evocative words. They touch my soul and feel like love notes from beyond. It’s simply beautiful.
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  • mr.luna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its that type of book you always revisit!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
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    I first heard about The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran from someone I met on a plane to Virginia. Over mimosas and a conversation about philosophy and life, they recommended it, and I’m glad they did. This book is a true gem, exploring topics like love, freedom, and purpose in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. It’s definitely one to keep handy—you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again for guidance and inspiration. Although it was written over a century ago, its wisdom remains incredibly relevant. A must-read for anyone seeking insight and meaning.
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  • Barbara Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars A soulful read. A great gift for those who are hurting.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
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    It’s deep. The authors story is deep. But it does the heart good.
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  • Marissa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
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    As a prophet seeks to leave a city, he leaves last words of treasure to the people on the shoreline city. His teaching are poignant and applicable today. He expounds in prose on many requested topics to help us be kinder to ourselves and our neighbor as well as strangers.
    This is a short powerful read.
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  • Raine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
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    Impressive work but much smaller and thinner than photo still 5 stars because it is jam packed with useful information
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  • Matt Kashner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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    This book came in a sealed wrap. It is a very clean and Beautiful Book
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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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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bad customer service from Amazon
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    Product as described but Amazon has no control over delivery of orders….those incompetent and neglectful drivers left it, and many other deliveries, out in the weather and items were rained on and ruined.
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  • Tom Stronach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Words of Wisdom for Everyone
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2014
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    A very short book, only 133 pages published in 1926. To be honest I have no idea why I downloaded this. I have a vague memory of listening to a radio programme on the author some time ago, which I found interesting, so it must have been that! Gibran is described in Wikipedia as, 'the third best selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Laozi.'

    The book is written in bible-esque so if you are not a fan of that or indeed of religion it may not be a book for you. On the other hand and bearing in mind this was published in 1926 almost every passage can be related to every single one of us and our lives today.

    There are no chapter numbers in this short volume but they are defined by the questions asked of 'The Prophet' by the assembled town folk as he prepares to leave them, returning to his 'home'.

    Marriage
    Children
    Giving
    Eating and Drinking
    Work
    Joy and Sorrow
    Crime and Punishment
    Freedom
    Reason and Passion
    Pain
    Teaching
    Friendship
    Good and Evil
    Prayer
    Pleasure
    Religion
    Death

    So many of the words written by Gibran over 80 years ago, must surely, if you are tempted to purchase this book, resonate with something in your life today and his simple but reasoning outlook will remind you to step back and reflect on how you look at life and maybe think that there is something that you can do to change, for the better, on how you interact with others and with yourself!

    I'm not saying that I have had a religious or moral epiphany while reading this book, I personally still have no idea whether I am an atheist, agnostic or just a plane old fence sitter waiting for something different or better to come along, if that is indeed possible. I did write somewhere in regard to the Bible, and I suppose in the same tone the Koran would be included, that I look upon the former as a good novel and if only more people would read it (them) without the religious zealotry and bigotry surrounding it (them), the world would probably be a far better place for all humankind, but that aint gonna happen. But that should not take away from the fact that there are important life lessons in these works that are as relevant today as they were when they were written, as Mr Gibran's words, I believe, fall firmly within that description.

    Enjoy.....

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  • FadiZureikat
    1.0 out of 5 stars Great book, cheap paper quality
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 27, 2022
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    The pages quality is very thin and cheap, and they are stuck together.

    This is a great book, but a very bad deluxe print edition.
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  • Mixed feeling. Not satisfied with it's perfomance. Very weak.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 26, 2024
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    Good
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  • Maveleanor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully presented edition.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 13, 2023
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    Beautiful elegant copy…and very reasonably priced.
    Giving as part of a wedding gift with the section on “marriage” bookmarked …instead of a card …which would probably have cost the same price.
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  • Melodie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super deep, makes you think
    Reviewed in Spain on February 25, 2025
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    I heard about this book a series (Mr. & Mrs. Smith). Out of curiosity I bought the book. Be warned, this is not a light, easy read. At first I didn’t get the speaker structure but I decided to keep reading and then I understood. Basically a prophet visits some people. The people start to ask him deep, philosophical questions and he gives extensive responses; responses that make you think. Although the responses are ambiguous, they could totally be interpreted into the present and into our lives. At first I wanted to take notes to “translate” - there is a lot of old English and fancy old talk. But in the end I decided to read the whole thing at once and go back to read again while investigating. The second read through is pending but I plan to do it!
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