The Prophet: The Spiritual ssic (Capstone ssics)

Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Prophet provides an accessible and insightful introduction to this timeless spiritual work The Prophet is an inspirational book of 26 poetry fables written in English by Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran.One of the most translated books in history, Gibran’s famous work has been translated into over 100 different languages since its first publication in 1923.The book provides timeless spiritual wisdom on universally-shared aspects of life, such as giving, buying and selling, beauty and friendship, eating and drinking, crime and punishment and spirituality and religion. The book follows Almustafa, a man who has waited for twelve years for a ship to take him from the island of Orphalese back to his home.He has come to know the people on the island, who consider him a wise and insightful man.On the day Almustafa’s ship finally arrives, he feels a deep sadne