The prophet

To read and meditate on the words of The Prophet is to embark on a journey to the root of our existence. "Al-Mustafa, the chosen and the beloved, waited 12 years in the city of Orphalese for his ship, on which he would return to the island where he was born.
The sea, which calls all things to itself, calls me… and I must embark.
Willingly would I take with me all that is here.
But how can I do so?
And the elders of the city came forward and said: Do not leave us yet.
We ask that, before you leave us, you speak to us and give us your truth."

Through the voice of the prophet Al-Mustafa, the author addresses central questions of human existence, such as love, freedom, religion, and death.

First published in 1923 and reissued countless times worldwide, The Prophet is one of the most inspiring works of spiritual literature, having already sold tens of millions of copies.

The secret of its success lies in the simple, yet profound and inspiring poetic language, which this new translation preserves, offering an authentic dive into the innate wisdom of each human being.