About this title: Kahlil Gibran worked on the manuscript for "The Prophet"--his second work in English after "The Madman"--for several years before it was published in October 1923. Both the author and the world consider this his masterpiece, and it has been translated into dozens of languages. "The Prophet" concerns Almustafa, "the chosen one," who, after exile on ...
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Edition: Fifty First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf, New York
Date Published: 1949
Description: Fair. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Hardcover 1949 Edition First looked like in excelent condition, but last few pages have a stain on them, otherwise great condition. 107 p. illus. 21 cm. Includes Illustrations. Topics American; Christian; English literature; General; Inspirational & Religious; Literary Criticism; Mysticism; Poetry; Prose poems, American read more
"Of course I remember almost nothing of this book, except that it was an arduous journey through the elementary and unspecific explanation of religious doctrine that tries to be open and liberal, but is actually very conservative and full of ideology that I feel is unrewarding mostly due to the difficulty in actual application. If anyone reads this, although I see no reason why they would, listen to my words. The truth, however you define it, however you need it, is simple. When you see it you know. When you don't, or can't, there is doubt. Do not fill yourself with the doubt of uncertainty. Know thyself, and be good to others."
"This book was recommended to me. It is a book that should be kept and reflected on every couple of years. It reveals the human psychy in all it's stages and can be used for personal and professional insight by everyone. It is an easy read, it is a short read, but be sure to ponder all its words; as they will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Whether you are from the 1920's when it was written or 2045, the message is the same. Enjoy reading it, and dont forget to recommend it!!"
"A few years ago my husband was in a van pool. The people in this D.C. bound van pool took turns driving the van while the others rode in the back. One day my husband's friend was driving and got a speeding ticket. (He was going 80 in a 65, just like everyone does on Interstate 95). Well, the guy was upset that he got caught doing what anyone else would have been doing if they had been driving so he asked if people could help him pay the ticket. My husband was one of two people in the pool of 15 people that contributed to the ticket. So in thanks for his gesture the friend gave us this book. This book was also featured in the movie Walk the Line. It reads like scripture- and has 28 sections on things the people asked the 'prophet' and I'll give you a little taste of section 4 entitled Children: You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. This Kahlil Gibran was pretty cool in the 50s I guess. His writings are cool now. My mom had a Kahlil Gibran journal she wrote in in the 70s. How cool is that?"
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