The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran
The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran
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The Prophet
by Kahlil Gibran

Author: Kahlil Gibran

Narrator: Mike Woodly

Unabridged: 1 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/27/2025

Synopsis

The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is a timeless masterpiece of poetic prose that explores universal themes of love, life, and the human experience. Written in a deeply lyrical and spiritual tone, the book follows Almustafa, a wise prophet, as he prepares to leave the city of Orphalese after twelve years. Before his departure, the townspeople gather to seek his counsel, prompting him to share profound reflections on 26 essential aspects of life, including love, marriage, work, freedom, joy, and sorrow. Through its eloquent and thought-provoking insights, The Prophet offers readers an inspiring guide to living with purpose, compassion, and self-awareness. Its enduring relevance and universal wisdom have made it a beloved literary treasure across generations.

About Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931), a poet, philosopher, and artist, was born in Lebanon, a land that has produced many prophets. The millions of Arabic-speaking peoples familiar with his writings in that language consider him the genius of his age. But he was a man whose fame and influence spread far beyond the Near East. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited in the great capitals of the world. In the United States, which he made his home during the last twenty years of his life, he began to write in English. His most famous work is The Prophet, a book of twenty-six poetic essays that explore some of the mysteries of life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on May 31, 2023

This is a cool concept for introducing people to Gibran's poetry. I've been meaning to read The Prophet and this seemed like an entrypoint, and I think it is just that- an entrypoint. It makes me want to read the full volume and see what that experience is like. I have mixed feelings about the graph......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on March 31, 2025

I read this when a 17-year-old freshman in college in the 1970's. It is a comfort to revisit it as an adult so many years later... This adaptation of Gibran's poetry is a faithful rendering of the book by A. David Lewis. A group of well-wishers has gathered to bid farewell to Almustafa, a refugee lea......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal on December 19, 2023

The well-known and much-quoted novel is given another graphic novel treatment. I enjoyed the illustration style and the expressive and vibrant way the illustrations "moved" across the page--no small feat for a book that is mainly philosophical and spiritual talk. The thoughts of "the prophet" on a v......more

Goodreads review by David on September 30, 2023

The adaptor has fleshed out more of the backstory connected with the Prophet Almustafa. The drawings are amazing. I enjoyed refreshing my memories of the original Gibran work. (Does ANYONE read him anymore, I wonder...?) -- All that said, I am not entirely convinced that the drawings enhance the boo......more

Goodreads review by Linda on August 20, 2023

A beautifully rendered version of The Prophet, 100 years after its original release, that shows how little the human condition has changed. I loved this version and hope it will keep the original text alive for generations to come.......more

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