O profeta

by Khalil Gibran

Nova edição da obra-prima de Khalil Gibran, O profeta, com tradução de Elisa Nazarian, em capa dura, com ilustrações de Wagner Willian, prefácio de Lúcia Helena Galvão e projeto gráfico de Tereza Bettinardi.Publicado em 1923, O profeta é a mais célebre ficção mística da literatura moderna. Foi escrita pelo poeta libanês Khalil Gibran, que emigrou na infância para os Estados Unidos. Filosófica e atemporal, a obra revela a própria condição do autor como imigrante.Pouco antes de partir da cidade de Orphalese, onde esteve exilado por doze anos, o sábio Almustafa compartilha a sua sabedoria ao longo de 28 ensaios. Ele nos fala sobre aspectos essenciais da vida, como a amizade, o amor, a liberdade, o autoconhecimento, entre outros.

Genres: Spirituality, Fiction

144 pages, Hardcover

Published August 16, 2021

About the author

see Kahlil Gibran

Reviews

[Anoushka]

read the last thirty pages of this in a silent pew at grace church, in wait for my dearest friends, which feels close to the spirit of this book. this is not a poem as much as it is a way of living and encountering the world. may I spend every hour consciously or unconsciously attending to this form of divinity, beauty, prayer, community

[Istela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't want to review this book, I will just cite my favorite part of it:

"Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; for love is sufficient unto love.

Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.

But if you love and must need have desires, let these be your desires:

To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.

To know the pain of too much tenderness.

To be wounded by your own understanding of love; and to bleed willingly and joyfully.

To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;

To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstacy;

To return home at eventide with gratitude;

And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips."

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masterpiece.

[Farhana Nity · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work”__ (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐭)

Non-Fiction • Philosophy • Spirituality
Standalone

🌟 Wisdom-packed prose
🧘 Spiritual awakening
✨ Self-reflection and growth
⚡ Timeless lessons
🔥 Heart-touching quotes

📍 “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
📍 “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.”
📍 “In the sweetness of friendship, let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.”
📍 “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.”
📍 “Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.”

I absolutely loved the simplicity but depth of The Prophet! This book is so eye-opening that I couldn’t stop myself from reading it twice in a row to truly grasp its profound wisdom. It’s one of those rare books that makes you pause, reflect, and grow. From topics like love, pain, work, and freedom, Khalil Gibran’s poetic brilliance offers timeless lessons that touch the heart.

This isn’t just a book; it’s a spiritual companion that inspires self-reflection and guides you toward a more meaningful life. The quotes alone are a treasure trove of wisdom, and the themes resonate deeply with anyone seeking peace and personal growth. I’m so glad I read this—it’s such a cool and life-changing book!
Highly recommended for anyone on a journey of self-discovery or looking to nurture their soul. This one’s a must-read and definitely a book I’ll revisit time and time again.
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[♡ Fantasy Fan ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a kind book. This might make no sense but I finished this story feeling deeply loved. How nice 😊

[Moazma Shahid · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's one of the finest books ever.

[Sasha Pearce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating look at key aspects of life, using beautiful language .

[Ilyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a generous book. It reads like a dream. Like a whisper of the heart, not quite clear, yet penetrating still.

[Usman Arshad]

Music pure gold, urdu translation by sardar m aziz is so divine

[zuhat · Rating 4 out of 5]

The german translation is old asl i think cause why is it written like that. Good book but i wouldnt listen to everything in there