The Prophet (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Kahlil Gibran
- First Published: 1923
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Prose poem
- Time of Work: Ielool, the month of reaping
- Setting: The city of Orphalese
- Genres: Poetry
- Subjects: Love or romance, Art or artists, Poetry or poets, Beauty, Good and evil, Prophecy or prophets, Middle East
- Locales: Orphalese (mythic)
Characters Discussed
Almustafa, a prophet of God who has come down from the hill to embark on the ship that will take him to the land of his birth. He has dwelled among the Orphalese for twelve years, has fathered children, and has known long days of pain and long nights alone. He has acquired the love of the people, who regard him as the “Chosen,” but he is a seafarer and traveler, and it is time to depart. In his demeanor, his language, and his relationship to his listeners, Almustafa bears a close resemblance to Jesus of Nazareth. By using a biblical setting, the book...
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