Through twenty-eight poetic essays, The Prophet offers timeless insights on love and life and the human condition. In the fictional city of Orphalese, the prophet Almustafa imparts timeless wisdom to the townspeople before embarking on a journey back home. Each poetic chapter explores themes such as freedom, marriage, sorrow, children, religion, death and so on, and takes you on a spiritual journey that transcends cultures and generations.

Gibran's eloquent prose and philosophical reflections continue to resonate, inviting readers to ponder over the profound mysteries of existence.