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An Profet: The Prophet in Cornish
An Profet yw lyver a 26 whedhel moralyta scrifys in pros-prydydhieth Sowsnek gans an prydyth ha fylosofer Lybanek-Amerycan Kahlil Gibran. Dyllys dhe'n kensa treveth in 1923, an lyver-ma yw moyha y hanow in mesk oberow Gibran. Re beu An Profet trailys dhe moy ès 100 tavas, ytho ev yw onen a'n lyfryow moyha trailys in oll istory. Bythqweth ny veuva mes a brynt.
Yma an whedhel ow comendya dhyn an Profet Almùstafa, re wrug gortos y lester dêwdhek bledhen, an lester a vynn y dhon tre wàr an dyweth dh'y bow y honen. Kyns ès dell alla departya, yma rann a'n re usy trigys i'n cyta Orfalês ow pesy orto ry dhedha, rag dewetha tro, y dybyans wàr lies testen ("Cows orthyn a..."). Yma an Profet ow pregoth 26 sermon, ha'n re-ma ow tùchya qwestyons selvenek a'n bêwnans denyl - kerensa, demedhyans, flehes, rians, debry hag eva, whel, joy ha tristans, treven, dyllas, prena ha gwertha, drog-ober ha pùnyshment, lahys, franchys, rêson ha passyon, pain, honen-wodhvos, desky dhe bobel, felshyp, talkya, termyn, an dâ ha'n drog, pejadow, plesour, tecter, cryjyans, ha worteweth mernans. I'n dewetha chaptra oll, yma Almùstafa ow kesqwia dadhel a'n qwestyon pÿth yw mênyng gans y eryow a farwèl. ---------- The Prophet is a book of 26 fables written in English prose poetry by the Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. It was first published in 1923 and is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 languages, making it one of the most translated books in history. It has never been out of print.
The narrative introduces us to the Prophet Almustafa, who has waited twelve years for his ship, which will finally take him back to his homeland. Before leaving, some inhabitants of the city of Orphalese ask him to convey to them his insights on various topics for the last time ("Speak to us of..."). The Prophet relates 26 sermons that deal with basic questions of human life, namely love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punish-ment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and finally death. In the final chapter, Almustafa interweaves a discussion about the question of meaning into his parting words.
Yma an whedhel ow comendya dhyn an Profet Almùstafa, re wrug gortos y lester dêwdhek bledhen, an lester a vynn y dhon tre wàr an dyweth dh'y bow y honen. Kyns ès dell alla departya, yma rann a'n re usy trigys i'n cyta Orfalês ow pesy orto ry dhedha, rag dewetha tro, y dybyans wàr lies testen ("Cows orthyn a..."). Yma an Profet ow pregoth 26 sermon, ha'n re-ma ow tùchya qwestyons selvenek a'n bêwnans denyl - kerensa, demedhyans, flehes, rians, debry hag eva, whel, joy ha tristans, treven, dyllas, prena ha gwertha, drog-ober ha pùnyshment, lahys, franchys, rêson ha passyon, pain, honen-wodhvos, desky dhe bobel, felshyp, talkya, termyn, an dâ ha'n drog, pejadow, plesour, tecter, cryjyans, ha worteweth mernans. I'n dewetha chaptra oll, yma Almùstafa ow kesqwia dadhel a'n qwestyon pÿth yw mênyng gans y eryow a farwèl. ---------- The Prophet is a book of 26 fables written in English prose poetry by the Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran. It was first published in 1923 and is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 languages, making it one of the most translated books in history. It has never been out of print.
The narrative introduces us to the Prophet Almustafa, who has waited twelve years for his ship, which will finally take him back to his homeland. Before leaving, some inhabitants of the city of Orphalese ask him to convey to them his insights on various topics for the last time ("Speak to us of..."). The Prophet relates 26 sermons that deal with basic questions of human life, namely love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punish-ment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and finally death. In the final chapter, Almustafa interweaves a discussion about the question of meaning into his parting words.
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Published November 1, 2021
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Kahlil Gibran
1,346 books15.1k followersKahlil Gibran (Arabic:
جبران خليل جبران
) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer.
Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of Ottoman Mount Lebanon), as a young man he emigrated with his family to the United States where he studied art and began his literary career. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.
He is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again, especially in the 1960s counterculture.
Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu.
Born in the town of Bsharri in modern-day Lebanon (then part of Ottoman Mount Lebanon), as a young man he emigrated with his family to the United States where he studied art and began his literary career. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.
He is chiefly known in the English-speaking world for his 1923 book The Prophet, an early example of inspirational fiction including a series of philosophical essays written in poetic English prose. The book sold well despite a cool critical reception, gaining popularity in the 1930s and again, especially in the 1960s counterculture.
Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu.
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December 9, 2023
Kahlil Gibran wrote many general observations and truths in his 105-page The Prophet. It is largely centered around the informal ceremony of he and his family sailing away from the Middle East toward the United States.
It is all people-focused, and he covered a lot of ground before sailing away.
"Oftentimes in denying yourself pleasure you do but store the desire in the recesses of your being.
Who knows but that which seems omitted today, waits for tomorrow?
Even your body knows its heritage and its rightful need and will not be deceived."
He notes many balances in life which normally cannot be controlled by the average person. He was largely a poet and artist, often adding his own drawings to the 13 books he wrote.
Kahlil lived between 1883 and 1931. The Prophet was published in 1923.
Further reading about Kahlil can be found in This Man From Lebanon, A Study of Kahlil Gibran, by Barbara Young.
It is all people-focused, and he covered a lot of ground before sailing away.
"Oftentimes in denying yourself pleasure you do but store the desire in the recesses of your being.
Who knows but that which seems omitted today, waits for tomorrow?
Even your body knows its heritage and its rightful need and will not be deceived."
He notes many balances in life which normally cannot be controlled by the average person. He was largely a poet and artist, often adding his own drawings to the 13 books he wrote.
Kahlil lived between 1883 and 1931. The Prophet was published in 1923.
Further reading about Kahlil can be found in This Man From Lebanon, A Study of Kahlil Gibran, by Barbara Young.
February 11, 2025
This book was given to me as a gift when I was in my 20's. I have several times used the metaphor for marriage from the book. We need a great foundation to build anything that will support the weight of the world. This will always be one of those books that hold a special place in my heart.
October 24, 2025
The best work of Khalil Gibran.
April 4, 2025
I want the one part about marriage to be read at my wedding. Teared up when I read it. Also wanna get some of Gibran's art work as a tattoo.
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