A gorgeous and original gift for any occasion One of the world's favourite poets, Kahlil Gibran was never more profound than when he wrote about love. He believed it was the raison d'tre of the universe. With the simplicity and lyrical beauty of The Prophet, his reflections on love and friendship have been gathered together in one volume and illustrated with the poet's own paintings. Compiled by the world's leading expert on Gibran, this beautiful collection is a timeless celebration of humanity's most enduring force, and a perfect gift for those tired of clichd romantic verse.