The Prophet

About the book

The narrative centers on Almustafa, a prophet who has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for twelve years. As he waits for the ship that will carry him back to his birthplace, a crowd gathers to seek his final counsel. Through twenty-six poetic essays, he addresses specific human conditions including the legalities of marriage, the rhythm of physical labor, the balance between pain and pleasure, and the inevitability of death. He argues that spiritual fulfillment is found in everyday conduct and the recognition of the divine within oneself.

This work serves individuals seeking a philosophical framework for navigating the social and emotional structures of daily life. Readers look to these pages for a secular yet spiritual perspective on interpersonal relationships and personal ethics. They finish the text with a redefined view of their local responsibilities and a clearer understanding of how to reconcile individual freedom with communal living. It functions as a roadmap for internal character development and the objective evaluation of one’s own behavior within a cultural context.

Details

Published

1900

Publisher

Rupa & Co

ISBN

9780001000391

Language

EN