Once published in Depression-era America, The Prophet provided an Arabian escapism. And by the late '50s, the book sold a million copies. To this date, it's estimated that 100 million copies have been sold since its publication.
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Pride and Prejudice-inspired Valentine’s Day Reads
One of the greatest love stories of literature, Pride and Prejudice tells the tale of wealthy and proud Darcy and prejudiced Elizabeth. And with retellings abound, there's no doubt that even though most diehard Jane Austen fans will always prefer the original PnP, the following are more than worth their pages.
Britt-Marie: Soccer coach curmudgeon
Britt-Marie is the latest literary curmudgeon, following after Ove and Eleanor Oliphant.
