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The Prophet and Other Writings
Kahlil Gibran
Angelo John Lewis
出版
Knickerbocker Classics
, 2019-02-12
主題
Poetry / Subjects & Themes / Inspirational & Religious
Philosophy / Religious
Philosophy / Essays
Poetry / General
Philosophy / General
Religion / Spirituality
ISBN
076036558X
9780760365588
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=-f2bDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
This edition of this definitive work is now available as a highly designed paperback with flaps with a new introduction by Angelo John Lewis. Part of the Knickerbocker Classics series, a modern design makes this timeless book a perfect travel companion.
Published in 1923, Kahlil Gibran's most famous poetic work,
The Prophet
, includes
twenty-eight succinct philosophical musings
by Almustafa, as he awaits the arrival of the ship that will return him to his homeland. In the meantime, he shares his wisdom with the people of Orphalese, whom he has been living among for the past twelve years, on topics including love, marriage, children, work, freedom, pain, good and evil, beauty, religion, death, and more. One of the best-selling books of the twentieth century,
The Prophet
is as inspirational today as when it was originally published.
This edition
also
includes
Gibran's
The Madman
(1918) and
The Forerunner
(1920), along with
his original drawings
.
The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.