Publisher, Random House Audiobooks (October 2006)

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The Prophet is Kahlil Gibran's masterpiece, his most celebrated statement about the truths of the human experience.

Gibran considered The Prophet to be his greatest achievement. First published in 1923, The Prophet has been translated into more than twenty languages, and has become one of the beloved classics of our time. Cherished by millions, the universally inspiring words of The Prophet are here magnificently read aloud.

Also available from AudioBooks Online is Kahlil Gibran was born in Bsharri, Lebanon, in 1883. In 1912, he settled in New York City and devoted himself to writing (in both Arabic and English) and to painting. His books have sold more than ten million copies in English alone and have won the love of readers all over the world. His mystical drawings and paintings were compared by Auguste Rodin to the work of William Blake. Gibran died in 1931.

About the Narrator: The late PAUL SPARER's film credits include City Hall, The House on Carroll Street, and King of Gypsies. He appeared on television's Law & Order as well as on Broadway in Shadowlands. He was nominated for a Tony Award®, for his performance in Ross.