{"product_id":"the-prophet-paperback","title":"Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to live with wisdom in a world of noise? Kahlil Gibran's \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless masterpiece that has guided millions of readers for over a century—a collection of 28 poetic essays offering profound wisdom on life's deepest questions. First published in 1923 and translated into over 100 languages, this slender volume has become one of the bestselling books of all time, beloved by seekers, poets, and contemplatives across generations for its message of quiet joy, solace, and spiritual renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book unfolds as the wise prophet Almustafa prepares to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years. As the people gather for his departure, they ask him to speak on the great themes of human existence: love, marriage, children, joy and sorrow, work, freedom, friendship, beauty, death, and more. In lyrical prose that flows like poetry, Gibran offers insights that are both ancient and utterly contemporary, speaking to the eternal questions of how to live, love, work, and die with grace and meaning. His words don't prescribe answers—they invite reflection, opening space for readers to discover their own truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers building a contemplative practice, \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e offers profound meditation on the art of living without dogma or prescription. This is a book meant to be lived with, returned to, and allowed to shift your perspective over time. Gibran's wisdom draws from multiple traditions—Christian mysticism, Sufism, and universal spiritual truths—creating a cross-tradition perspective that honors individual discernment. This illustrated edition includes twelve evocative full-page drawings from Gibran's own hand, capturing the visionary essence of a true mystic and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKahlil Gibran's timeless classic on love, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, and death\u003cbr\u003e28 poetic essays offering wisdom without dogma or prescription\u003cbr\u003eLyrical prose inviting reflection on life's deepest questions\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated edition with twelve full-page drawings by Gibran\u003cbr\u003eCross-tradition wisdom drawing from Christian mysticism and Sufism\u003cbr\u003eBestselling spiritual classic translated into over 100 languages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKahlil Gibran (1883-1931)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and visual artist whose work bridges Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. Born in Lebanon and emigrating to the United States as a child, he became one of the most celebrated writers of the early 20th century. \u003cem\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e, his masterwork, was written in English and reflects his deep engagement with mysticism, philosophy, and the human search for meaning. His other works include \u003cem\u003eThe Broken Wings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSand and Foam\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eJesus, the Son of Man\u003c\/em\u003e. Gibran's legacy endures as a voice of universal wisdom speaking across cultures and generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers seeking books that ask real questions without prescribing answers, those exploring multiple wisdom traditions, contemplative readers building a practice of reading as inner work, anyone drawn to poetic wisdom on love, work, and living well, readers interested in cross-tradition spirituality, students of mysticism and philosophy, those seeking books to return to over time, admirers of lyrical prose that invites reflection and honors individual discernment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback illustrated edition. Gibran's timeless classic—offering profound wisdom on life's deepest questions through lyrical, contemplative prose that has guided seekers for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46327127146627,"sku":"9781101970782","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1583\/7571\/files\/L25yNkw3aEJCaGRJUFlQRjNISG1ZUT09.webp?v=1767279129","url":"https:\/\/www.merceliarose.com\/products\/the-prophet-paperback","provider":"Mercelia Rose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}