"The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran is a timeless collection of 26 poetic essays presented as sermons by the wise prophet Almustafa, who is about to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years in exile. Before his departure, the townspeople ask him to share his insights on various aspects of life and the human experience.
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Love: Gibran explores love’s transformative power, its joys, pains, and sacrifices, emphasizing that love is a force that teaches and frees.
Marriage and Children: He describes the balance of unity and individuality in relationships and the need to respect children as separate beings.
Giving and Work: Both are seen as sacred acts, with giving being an act of generosity and work a participation in creation.
Joy and Sorrow: These are inseparable companions, with sorrow enriching joy and both essential for spiritual growth.
Freedom and Law: Gibran reflects on the tension between individual liberty and communal responsibility.
Pain and Self-Knowledge: He suggests pain is a path to deeper understanding and self-awareness.
Friendship, Talking, Time, Prayer, Beauty, Religion, and Death: Each is given poetic and philosophical treatment, revealing universal truths about the human condition.