The Prophet, Paperback Book, By: Kahlil Gibran

Timeless words of wisdom from one of the worlds best-loved philosophers. God made Truth with many doors to welcome every believer who knocks on them. All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart and in that knowledge become a fragment of Lifes heart. I only speak to you in words of that which you yourselves know in thought. The Prophet is Gibrans most mystical and powerful book, its poetic yet accessible essays on everyday subjects offer the reader inspiration and comfort through the authors timeless wisdom. This beautiful edition is illustrated with the authors own enchanting drawings. Born in Bsharri, Lebanon, in 1883, writer and artist Kahlil Gibran's family emigrated to the United States at the end of the 19th century. He received no formal education in his early life but studied art in America before attending college in Beirut. He returned to America in 1902 and went on to publish writings and poetry in both Arabic and English. His works include Broken Wings (1912), The Madman (1918) and Sand and Foam (1926) and his most famous work, The Prophet, was published in 1923. His works have been translated into many languages and remain popular to this day. He died in 1931.