Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet—a timeless collection of poetic essays on love, marriage, freedom, joy, sorrow, and death. Narrated by Mark Smith with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

First published in 1923, The Prophet is Gibran's most famous work—26 poetic essays delivered by the fictional prophet Almustafa before his departure from the city of Orphalese. Each chapter offers profound reflections on life's essential themes: love, work, children, pain, beauty, and more. Its lyrical style and philosophical depth have made it a global literary treasure, translated into over 100 languages.

✍️ About Kahlil Gibran

Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher. Though rooted in Maronite Christianity, his work draws on many spiritual traditions—including Sufi mysticism, Christian ethics, and Eastern philosophy—making his message universally resonant across cultures and faiths.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Smith's clear, soothing voice brings perfect weight to Gibran's poetic prose, letting each line breathe with calm intensity and emotional truth. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—ideal for reflection and meditation.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
• 00:08 – Chapter 1: The Coming of the Ship
• 07:44 – Chapter 2: On Love
• 10:45 – Chapter 3: On Marriage
• 12:15 – Chapter 4: On Children
• 13:34 – Chapter 5: On Giving
• 17:14 – Chapter 6: On Eating and Drinking
• 19:11 – Chapter 7: On Work
• 23:16 – Chapter 8: On Joy and Sorrow
• 24:57 – Chapter 9: On Houses
• 28:22 – Chapter 10: On Clothes
• 29:45 – Chapter 11: On Buying and Selling
• 31:31 – Chapter 12: On Crime and Punishment
• 36:52 – Chapter 13: On Laws
• 39:14 – Chapter 14: On Freedom
• 42:11 – Chapter 15: On Reason and Passion
• 44:34 – Chapter 16: On Pain
• 46:00 – Chapter 17: On Self-Knowledge
• 47:30 – Chapter 18: On Teaching
• 48:52 – Chapter 19: On Friendship
• 50:42 – Chapter 20: On Talking
• 52:19 – Chapter 21: On Time
• 53:52 – Chapter 22: On Good and Evil
• 56:51 – Chapter 23: On Prayer
• 59:23 – Chapter 24: On Pleasure
• 1:03:08 – Chapter 25: On Beauty
• 1:06:05 – Chapter 26: On Religion
• 1:08:32 – Chapter 27: On Death
• 1:10:28 – Chapter 28: The Farewell

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