The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

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 📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks: All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram