The Prophet is an all time classic and worldwide bestseller having sold more copies in he twentieth century than any other book except perhaps the Bible. Written by Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese by birth who spent a major part of his life in America he wrote twenty-five books in his lifetime.A novelist, essayist, poet, artist and sculptor, The Prophet, is Kahlil Gibran’s best known work having been translated into all major languages of the world. Prophet, after twelve years of living in a foreign country, is about to set sail to go home when he is stopped by a group of people who ask him about the various aspects of life. Prophet’s answers are twenty-six sermons offering insights of profound wisdom which are universally true. The inclusion of sketches made by the author enhance the appeal of this book.