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lucyyviolet's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.75
read this in a day and think I'll need to process my thoughts on this one..
sylviak's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
crescent_moon22's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
A quick read of a man voyaging to a town and answering many of the people’s pondering questions that we still have today. It has poetic insight into marriage, work, friendship, and more.
avacopeland257's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
spaces_and_solaces's review against another edition
4.0
I am thinking of taking a break from all the ‘new books’ to re-read some of the old classics and as with every re-read, ‘The Prophet’ too turned up in a new light!
The Prophet was written by Kahlil Gibran in 1923 and is the most translated books in history.
The Prophet, Al Mustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to head home when he is stopped by a group of people. His discussion with that group forms the basis of this book. He talks about love, marriage, children, joy, and sorrow, houses, clothes, pain, freedom etc., and each of those topics form a chapter in the book.
It’s a worthy addition to one’s classic collection and the theme of universal spirituality & love addressed in this book will move you profoundly. When it comes down to it, all religions, all people are pretty similar, and the author has expressed this in an almost dreamlike manner.
Kahlil Gibran was one of the leading Maronite Philosopher of the 20th century and you can see influences of it in this book.
Although some of the chapters may seem conservative, Kahlil Gibran’s writing is intuitive and almost poetic in nature and there are some fundamental truths to be gained from this book!
The Prophet was written by Kahlil Gibran in 1923 and is the most translated books in history.
The Prophet, Al Mustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to head home when he is stopped by a group of people. His discussion with that group forms the basis of this book. He talks about love, marriage, children, joy, and sorrow, houses, clothes, pain, freedom etc., and each of those topics form a chapter in the book.
It’s a worthy addition to one’s classic collection and the theme of universal spirituality & love addressed in this book will move you profoundly. When it comes down to it, all religions, all people are pretty similar, and the author has expressed this in an almost dreamlike manner.
Kahlil Gibran was one of the leading Maronite Philosopher of the 20th century and you can see influences of it in this book.
Although some of the chapters may seem conservative, Kahlil Gibran’s writing is intuitive and almost poetic in nature and there are some fundamental truths to be gained from this book!
firefelice7's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful book, but I didn't really learn anything new from it :/ I had pretty high expectations after reading the reviews, which weren't met...
smurds's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
wandiii's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25