Prophet, The

di Kahlil Gibran (Autore)

José Peña Coto, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Profoundly spiritual work that has resonated with readers around the world for over a century. Written in English by a Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher, the book is structured as a series of poetic essays delivered by a fictional sage named Almustafa, who shares his wisdom with the people of the city of Orphalese just before embarking on a long-awaited journey home. The moment of departure provides the narrative frame, while the questions posed by the townspeople elicit reflections on the essential themes of human life—love, marriage, work, joy and sorrow, freedom, death, and more. The enduring power of The Prophet lies in its universal language and timeless appeal. Though it draws on Gibran’s background in Christian mysticism, Islamic Sufism, and Eastern philosophy, the text does not adhere to any specific religious doctrine. Instead, it presents a spiritual humanism that speaks to the inner life, weaving together insights from diverse traditions into a coherent, poetic vision of existence. Gibran’s style is elevated and lyrical, marked by biblical cadences, metaphors rooted in nature, and a tone of gentle authority. His voice is neither didactic nor aloof, but intimate and contemplative, as if he is speaking directly to the soul of the reader. The historical context of The Prophet is essential to understanding its cross-cultural significance. Gibran was part of the Mahjar, a group of Arab writers who had emigrated to the West and sought to bridge Eastern and Western sensibilities. Living in the cosmopolitan milieu of early 20th-century New York, he was deeply influenced by the Romantic and transcendentalist movements, as well as by the spiritual pluralism of his time. The Prophet emerged from this cultural crossroads, offering a vision of unity amid diversity, of inner freedom in a fragmented world.

• Autore: Kahlil Gibran
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: José Peña Coto
• EAN: 9798318211997

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