Title Synopsis: The Prophet is a book beloved by millions for 100 years. The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It is Gibran's best-known work.
The prophet Al Mustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship that 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 dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.
Although published in 1923, the book contains universal wisdom that still rings true to this day and makes an excellent audiobook.
Author Bio:Baruch is a student of life. He’s been working in radio for decades, bringing inspiration to listeners. Starhawk is a celebrated author, and teacher of Permaculture. She’s been an activist and educator for many decades.
Author: Kahlil Gibran
Narrators: Baruch and Starhawk
Running Time: 01:24:49
ISBN: 9781959162520
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The Prophet
This is an audibly pleasant and accessible way to benefit from Kahlil Gibran's universal and timeless wisdom. A pleasure to listen to.
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The Prophet comes to life!
I've always loved the book, but this audio rendition really brings Kahlil Gibran's masterpiece to life. I appreciate the thoughtful "voicing" of this literary icon.