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One of the best-known and most-translated works of free verse poetry ever published in the English language, The Prophet, by Lebanon-born Khalil Gibran, tells the story of the prophet Almustafa, who was banished from his homeland, and lived twelve years as a refugee in the fictional city of Orphalese. One day, as Almustafa prepares to board the ship that will take him home, he addresses a gathering of townspeople who have come to see him off. His parting words of wisdom about the human condition reveal him to be a man who sees deeply into the hearts, minds, and souls and his fellow humans.
Illustrated by Justin Renteria in a 1920s Ottoman-inspired style and adapted by A. David Lewis, this is a vibrant, authentic, and skillfully paced graphic novel that is faithful to the original text. It includes an imagined backstory about the enigmatic main character. Appearing 100 years after the original publication of Gibran's masterpiece, and at a time when entire groups of people are being forced to seek refuge elsewhere, this fresh and visually compelling rendering of The Prophet conveys the original work's bracing and inspirational message about what it means to live well in today's the world.
Illustrated by Justin Renteria in a 1920s Ottoman-inspired style and adapted by A. David Lewis, this is a vibrant, authentic, and skillfully paced graphic novel that is faithful to the original text. It includes an imagined backstory about the enigmatic main character. Appearing 100 years after the original publication of Gibran's masterpiece, and at a time when entire groups of people are being forced to seek refuge elsewhere, this fresh and visually compelling rendering of The Prophet conveys the original work's bracing and inspirational message about what it means to live well in today's the world.
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Gibran, Kahlil
- ISBN: 9780681372054
- Condition: Used
- Publication Year: 2003
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THE PROPHET
Would RecommendJerry H. - 9 months agoExcellent condition and delivered as promised on time. Good experience.
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THE PROPHET
Would RecommendJerry H. - 9 months agoGreat condition and delivered as promised. No issues.
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An inspirational story for people from all walks of life
Michael G. - 6 years 7 months agoI love "The Prophet" because it tackles the unanchored sadness that pervades people from all walks of life. While it offers a very spiritual steering, it does not target any specific group - religious or non-religious - with its message of hope and courage. It is a parable that is biblical in language, but not so grand that it alienates its reader. Instead, it gives warmth to those who feel left out in the cold, grounding for the spiritually adrift. I love it because I can drink in every word of every carefully crafted sentence. Most stories pretend to be timeless and wise, but Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet" is the real deal. Highly recommended!
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