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The Prophet
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
The Prophet
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kahlil Gibran
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Introduction by Robin Waterfield
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| Series | Penguin Modern Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:128 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Poetry by individual poets |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141187013
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| Classifications | Dewey:811.52 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Classics
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| Publication Date |
28 March 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
First published in the 1920's, The Prophet an inspirational, allegorical guide to living, the book is perhaps the most famous work of religious fiction of the Twentieth Century and has sold millions of copies in more than twenty languages. Gibran's protagonist, called simply 'the Prophet', delivers spiritual, yet practical, homilies on a wide variety of topics central to daily life: love, marriage and children; work and play; possessions, beauty, truth, joy and sorrow, death and many many more.
Author Biography
Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) was among the most important Arabic language writers of the twentieth century. Poet, philosopher and artist his works have been translated into numerous languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited all over the world. The Prophet is his most famous work.
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