Gibran''s masterpiece has furnished individuals the world over with words of joy or consolation on occasions of birth, marriage, death and all of life''s other milestones. The concise and deeply profound discourses cover a whole range of topics on life and the human condition, including love, children, work, delight and sorrow, reason and passion, self-knowledge, freedom, pleasure and beauty. Starkly and strikingly beautiful, The Prophet is a testimony to life and love and is as enduring as it is popular. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.