THE PROPHET is Gibran's best known work. An autobiographical book of 26 poetic essays, it has been translated into over 20 languages. The book is about a Prophet, who has lived in a foreign land for 12 years, and was about to sail back home. Along the way, he was stopped by his followers who have learned from him about the mysteries of life. The result of which was a series of sermons designed to free the listeners from the bondages of life. The Prophet is the man's philosophy on love, marriage, joy and sorrow, time, friendship and others. ContentsThe Coming of the ShipLoveMarriageChildrenGivingEating and DrinkingWorkJoy and SorrowHousesClothesBuying and SellingCrime and PunishmentLawsFreedomReason and PassionPainSelf-KnowledgeTeachingFriendshipTalkingTimeGood and EvilPrayerPleasureBeautyReligionDeathThe Farewell