Philosophy - The ProphetAbout the Book "The Prophet' is an epic work of the legendary poet and philosopher Khalil Gibran, Illustrated with the author's own enchanting drawings, this symbolic collection of essays in prose as well as poetry inspires the readers on subjects of daily life. The book is entirely based on religious inspiration which gives the readers a deep sense of wisdom about life and the actions governing our day to day living. The Prophet, a book of 26 poetic essays was first published in 1923 and has been an international classic bestseller. Translated into more than 20 languages, The Prophet is a literary masterplece that takes the readers on the road leading towards happiness and spiritual awakening. Khalil Gibran took more than eleven years to perfect this flawless literary work which eventually made him one of the most noted philosophers of the world.