The Prophet

With over Ten Million copies sold in its nearly 100 years of print, The Prophet continues to bless the hearts of readers world-wide. A Book in the Hand Publishers is proud to present to you a new edition of Kahlil Gibran's classic, mini-epic of 26 poetic fables creates rich, thought-provoking prose at every turn. It recounts the story of Mustafa, a prophet who lived in the town of Orphalese for twelve years, and who is about to journey by sea to his beloved homeland. Before boarding the ship, he is stopped by a group of people who beg of him last bits of wisdom before departing. In their questions about life and the human condition, he fashions responses that are not only thought-provoking, but instructional and inspirational. The book is divided into chapters dealing with topics such as love, marriage, children, work, joy and sorrow, crime and punishment, freedom, reason, religion, friendship, beauty, death, passion, pleasure and pain. Included in this edition, is an extended biography as well as a selected quotes section, highlighting some of the author's most famous quotes. The beautifully designed cover will no doubt make this edition of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet a welcomed addition to your library.