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This famous work is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and inspirational. They delve deep into our condition and give insight into what it means to be human and a member of society. - Summary by phil chenevert

The Prophet is the acclaimed masterpiece of Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese American poet and artist whose lyrical prose has captivated readers across generations. This beloved work gained immense popularity during the 1960s and continues to resonate today. In the narrative, Al-Mustafa, a prophet who has spent years abroad, is on the verge of returning home when he encounters a group of seekers. Through profound discussions, he shares his wisdom on lifes fundamental themes—love, freedom, self-discovery, and the inevitability of death. Join us on this enlightening journey as Gibrans words inspire ...

The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It was originally published in 1923 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 108 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history, and it has never been out of print. The prophet, Al Mustafa, 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...

A story about the Irish, just before the onset of the famine of 1847, with all the color and dialogue of a man who lived it. (Summary by JCarson)

The Prophet is the best known work of Khalil Gibran, also known as Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese American poet and artist. The poetic prose of The Prophet has delighted readers for generations, and the book became particularly popular in the 1960s. Al-Mustafa the prophet, who has lived abroad for many years, is about to board a ship home when he is stopped by a group of people with whom he discusses many aspects of life and the human condition, including love, children, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge and death. - Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia This recording was ...

Syed Ameer Ali was a prominent Indian jurist, author and political leader during the British Raj. In The Spirit of Islam he draws on his broad knowledge of Western historical research and Islamic sources to highlight the enlightened and socially progressive tendencies in the Islamic tradition. Some parts of the book counter the Orientalist scholarship of the time, which was largely hostile to Islam, while others articulate the author's vision of Islam as a modern faith. Pronunciation note: the Arabic words and names found in the text are pronounced based on their native form, rather than the ...

Explore the profound ideas of spiritual guidance, personal reflection, and philosophical insights suggested by this title. These themes invite listeners to consider the nature of wisdom, the journey of self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, each week presenting a different classic work that aligns with these introspective and enlightening themes. Listeners will encounter a variety of perspectives, spanning diverse time periods and narrative styles, ensuring a rich and varied listening experience. This is not a ...

Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

Short stories and sketches all relating in some way to temperance and advocating for prohibition. Each story looks at a different facet of the issue. It is presumably children's literature, but most of it would not be understood by the younger set. I recommend pre-teens and older for these stories. - Summary by TriciaG

"William Blake" by G.K. Chesterton is a thoughtful exploration of the life and works of the iconic poet, artist, and mystic William Blake. Chesterton delves into Blake’s unique vision, profound spirituality, and rebellious creativity that defied conventions of his time. With sharp wit and deep admiration, Chesterton examines Blake's artistic philosophy, his vivid imagery, and his impact on art and literature. The audiobook captures Blake’s genius and his struggles, offering insights into his revolutionary ideas about imagination, religion, and the human spirit. A timeless tribute to an ...

Jeremiah has always a fascination to Christian hearts, because of the close similarity that exists between his life and that of Jesus Christ. Each of them was "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief"; each came to his own, and his own received him not; each passed through hours of rejection, desolation, and forsakenness. And in Jeremiah we may see, beaten out into detail, experiences which, in our Lord, are but lightly touched on by the evangelists. There is an especial message in the ministry of Jeremiah for those who are compelled to stand alone, who fall into the ground to die, who ...

At once the most lucrative, popular, and culturally oppositional musical force in the United States, hip-hop demands the kind of interpretation Imani Perry provides here: criticism engaged with this vibrant musical form on its own terms. A scholar and a fan, Perry considers the art, politics, and culture of hip-hop through an analysis of song lyrics, the words of the prophets of the hood.

Volume Two of the series, this book focuses on the leaders of the Jewish faith from Abraham to Saint Paul. Summary by KHand

Khalil Gibran was Lebanese by birth but spent a major part of his life in America in the early part of the 20th century. He wrote many collections of stories with a wise or whimsical tone, but none more popular than The Prophet, his first collection, or The Wanderer, his final anthology.

A minor prophet is one of the writings in the Twelve Prophets section of the Hebrew Bible, also known to Christians as the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. In the Hebrew Bible the writings of the minor prophets are counted as a single book, in Christian Bibles as twelve individual books. The "Twelve" are listed here in order of their appearance in Hebrew and most Protestant and Catholic Christian Bibles: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of The Prophet by D.H. Lawrence.This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 21, 2024. ------This short piece is a picturesque description of society's hesitation to accept new innovation or progress. - Summary by TriciaG

Tommy Knox has been chosen to pull off the ultimate reality show -- THE WORLD’S LAST RELIGION. Ya know what they say, the Apocalypse ain’t gonna executive produce itself.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 18 recordings of The Prophet by D.H. Lawrence.This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 21, 2024. ------This short piece is a picturesque description of society's hesitation to accept new innovation or progress. - Summary by TriciaG

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in English in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the best selling books of all time to a fresh new life. Originally published in 1923 it has never been out of print and has enjoyed a lasting popularity. It features such topics as life and the human condition, about which we still seek answers today.

Prophet Singer: The Voice and Vision of Woody Guthrie examines the cultural and political significance of lyrics by beloved songwriter and activist Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie. The audiobook traces how Guthrie documented the history of America's poor and disadvantaged through lyrics about topics as diverse as the Dust Bowl and the poll tax. Divided into chapters covering specific historical topics such as race relations and lynchings, famous outlaws, and the Great Depression.