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The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips
The Prophet says to follow love even when its hidden sword wounds you and its voice shatters your dreams.
This is a narrated reading of Kahlil Gibran's classic philosophical book, 'The Prophet'. The wise figure Al-Mustafa, about to depart the city of Orphalese after twelve years, is asked by the people to share his teachings on fundamental aspects of life including love, marriage, children, work, joy, sorrow, and freedom.

As heard by us

A grave farewell that turns departure into a meditation on sorrow, duty, and shared judgment.

This reading of The Prophet plays like a grave farewell. Al-Mustafa waits for his ship, looks back at the city that has held his longing, and leaves as though he is pulling free a part of himself.

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For a slow, reverent listen that turns departure into revelation.

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