Résumé: This research explores the intersection of creative translation and translation critique, applying Antoine Berman’s framework of deforming tendencies. By analyzing translations of The Garden of the Prophet by Gibran Khalil Gibran, the study examines the extent to which creativity can enhance or distort a text. The comparison of translations by Abdul Latif Sharara and Tharwat Okasha reveals that while literal adherence maintains fidelity, creativity can enrich a text, sometimes surpassing the original in beauty. The findings highlight the balance between fidelity and creative expression in literary translation.