The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Original)

The prophet Almustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition.
The book is divided into chapters, 26 prose poems written in English.
The Prophet is Gibran's most popular work and is largely the reason why he is one of the most appreciated poets in the world.