The Prophet and Other Writings
- ISBN-10
- 076036558X
- ISBN-13
- 9780760365588
- Category
- Poetry
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-02-12
- Publisher
- Knickerbocker Classics
- Authors
- Kahlil Gibran, Angelo John Lewis
Description
This edition of this definitive work is now available as a highly designed paperback with flaps with a new introduction by Angelo John Lewis. Part of the Knickerbocker Classics series, a modern design makes this timeless book a perfect travel companion. Published in 1923, Kahlil Gibran's most famous poetic work, The Prophet, includes twenty-eight succinct philosophical musings by Almustafa, as he awaits the arrival of the ship that will return him to his homeland. In the meantime, he shares his wisdom with the people of Orphalese, whom he has been living among for the past twelve years, on topics including love, marriage, children, work, freedom, pain, good and evil, beauty, religion, death, and more. One of the best-selling books of the twentieth century, The Prophet is as inspirational today as when it was originally published. This edition alsoincludes Gibran'sThe Madman(1918) and The Forerunner(1920), along with his original drawings. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.
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