This exquisite hardback edition presents of one of the world''s best-selling poetic works The Prophet by Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran, beautifully decorated with full-colour illustrations.The Prophet is a concise but deeply profound prose poem set in the city of Orphalese. Before leaving on a journey to his homeland, the prophet Almustafa imparts words of wisdom to the crowds, touching on occasions of birth, marriage, death and all of life''s other milestones. Now considered one of the bestselling books of all time, The Prophet has been translated into over 100 languages and furnished individuals the world over with words of joy or consolation. This edition contains delightful illustrations from Persian manuscripts and other sources that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.