Dans son premier roman publié en 1912, ce qui en fait l'un des premiers romans de langue arabe, l'auteur du célèbre Prophète dénonce vigoureusement les préjugés sociaux et confessionnels.

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The Garden of The Prophet, which Gibran intended as a companion to his masterpiece The Prophet, is a lyrical celebration of the mystical beauty of Nature.

Le jardin du prophète

Dive into the poetic and profound wisdom of Kahlil Gibran's timeless masterpiece, "The Prophet." This celebrated collection of poetic essays offers profound insights into the human condition, spirituality, love, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence.

"The Prophet" takes the form of a prophet, Almustafa, who imparts his wisdom to the people of the city of Orphalese before he departs. Through a series of poetic and philosophical discourses, Almustafa addresses various aspects of life, including love, marriage, joy and sorrow, beauty, work, freedom, and death. Each discourse is imbued with lyrical prose and a deep sense of spiritual enlightenment.

Gibran's writing transcends religious boundaries and speaks to the universal nature of human experience. His words resonate with readers of all backgrounds and beliefs, offering timeless guidance and contemplation on the complexities of life. The wisdom contained within "The Prophet" encourages introspection, self-reflection, and a greater understanding of oneself and others.

Gibran's writing style is poetic and evocative, weaving together rich imagery and metaphors to convey profound truths. His words have a lyrical quality that lingers in the mind, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and internalize the profound messages he imparts.

"The Prophet" has garnered a devoted following since its publication in 1923, and its popularity continues to endure to this day. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to touch the deepest recesses of the human soul, offering solace, inspiration, and a gentle reminder of the interconnectedness of all things.

Open the pages of "The Prophet" and embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Allow Gibran's poetic wisdom to guide you through life's most profound questions and illuminate the path to a more enlightened existence. Let his words become a companion on your own personal quest for truth, love, and inner peace.

The Prophet

Écrit en anglais, Le Prophète est une ouvre poétique faite d'aphorismes et de paraboles, livrés par un prophète en exil sur le point de partir. Aux grandes questions de la vie, celui-ci livre au peuple qui l'a accueilli pendant douze ans des réponses simples et pénétrantes. Des thèmes universels sont abordés, mais le fil conducteur reste l'amour. Ainsi est-il dit sur le mariage « Emplissez chacun la coupe de l'autre, mais ne buvez pas à la même coupe » C'est ainsi que Le Prophète est parfois lu à l'occasion de mariages, essentiellement aux États-Unis. À côté des grandes questions de la vie pratique, comme le mariage ou les enfants, sont abordés la connaissance de soi et la religion, conçue comme universelle.

Le Prophète

Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

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Long poème en prose écrit en anglais par un auteur libanais, Le Prophète est un chef-d'oeuvre dont le succès ne s'est jamais démenti depuis sa parution en 1923. Personnage imaginaire, ce prophète livre sa doctrine spirituelle, sous forme de maximes et d'allégories, en répondant aux aspirations profondes de l'homme : connaissance de soi, croyance, distinction du bien et du mal, mais aussi amitié, mariage, plaisir... Entre questions métaphysiques et hymne à la beauté, le texte garde tout son mystère et sa puissance de suggestion. Comme l'écrit le poète syrien Adonis, Gibran a voulu «faire éclore dans l'homme tout ce qui le dépasse et tout ce qui est plus grand que lui : l'amour, la joie, la révolte, la liberté». Un message de sagesse que seule la poésie, dans sa fulgurance, peut faire éclore.

ALMUSTAFA, the chosen and the beloved, who was a dawn unto his own day, had waited twelve years in the city of Orphalese for his ship that was to return and bear him back to the isle of his birth.

And in the twelfth year, on the seventh day of Ielool, the month of reaping, he climbed the hill without the city walls and looked seaward; and he beheld his ship coming with the mist.

Then the gates of his heart were flung open, and his joy flew far over the sea. And he closed his eyes and prayed in the silences of his soul.

BUT as he descended the hill, a sadness came upon him, and he thought in his heart:

How shall I go in peace and without sorrow? Nay, not without a wound in the spirit shall I leave this city.

Long were the days of pain I have spent within its walls, and long were the nights of aloneness; and who can depart from his pain and his aloneness without regret?

Too many fragments of the spirit have I scattered in these streets, and too many are the children of my longing that walk naked among these hills, and I cannot withdraw from them without a burden and an ache.

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