The Prophet
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things, does the heart find its morning and is refreshed”
About This Book:
Published: 1923
Genre: Poetry, Philosophy, Spirituality
The Prophet is Kahlil Gibran's masterpiece about a wise man named Almustafa who is about to sail home after twelve years of living in a foreign city. Before he leaves, the townspeople ask him to share his wisdom on the big questions of life.
The book is structured as a series of poetic essays, each one addressing a different topic: love, marriage, children, work, joy and sorrow, freedom, death. Almustafa speaks in lyrical, prophetic language, offering insights that blend Eastern mysticism with universal human wisdom.
Gibran wrote this book after years of living between Lebanon and America, drawing on his experience of belonging to multiple worlds. Published in 1923, The Prophet became one of the best-selling books of all time, translated into over 100 languages. It's been read at weddings, funerals, and moments when people need words for things that feel too big to express.
Perfect for readers who appreciate: Poetry, philosophy, spiritual wisdom, life's big questions, mysticism, lyrical prose
Why We Recommend This Book:
The Prophet speaks to anyone looking for language to understand their own experience. Gibran offers images and insights that let you see your life differently. His words on children ("Your children are not your children") and love ("Love possesses not nor would it be possessed") have helped generations make sense of relationships, loss, and letting go.
This book resonates particularly during transitions like marriages, deaths, career changes, moments when you're trying to figure out what matters. Gibran's voice is both comforting and challenging. He doesn't promise easy answers, but he makes the hard truths feel bearable, even beautiful.
Reading it feels like sitting with someone who's lived through everything and emerged with compassion intact. You can open to any page and find something that speaks to exactly where you are.
