THE PROPHET AND OTHER WORKS

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟐𝟏𝟔
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒


The Prophet remains the cornerstone of Gibran’s literary legacy. Written in a beautiful poetic style, it recounts the farewell speech of Almustafa, a prophet about to leave Orphalese after twelve years of exile. Before he departs, the folk of the town ask him to share his wisdom on various aspects of life such as love, marriage, children, work, and freedom.

This collection features three of Khalil Gibran’s renowned works: The Prophet, The Broken Wings, and A Tear and a Smile.
The Prophet is arguably Gibran’s most celebrated piece, consisting of 26 poetic essays that explore universal themes such as love, time, and work. Each essay resonates with profound philosophy and timeless wisdom, making it a book that touches the soul no matter how many times you revisit it.
The Broken Wings, set in early 20th-century Beirut, is a poignant and poetic tale of tragic love. Gibran masterfully weaves deep emotions into every line, drawing readers into the depths of his characters’ experiences.
The Tear and a Smile offers a beautiful collection of verses and poems that reflect life, human nature, and the essence of existence. The writing is thought-provoking and reflective, inviting readers to contemplate the many facets of being alive.

While I found the writing style slightly different from contemporary prose, it is still accessible and engaging. I skipped some parts since I'm not a poetry fan. For poetry enthusiasts and philosophers, this collection is a treasure trove.

My Rating:

3/5

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