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World famous 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer. It was originally published in 1923. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history.

Thomas Traherne (1636-1674) was an English theologian and author, who was initially known for his books Roman Forgeries (1673), Christian Ethics (1675), and A Serious and Patheticall Contemplation of the Mercies of God (1699). Centuries of Meditations was first published in 1908 after the manuscript was rediscovered in 1898. It is a collection of visionary poems divided into "centuries" with themes that encompass the Christian life and ministry, childhood, happiness, nature, and philosophy.

AMA Audiolibros presenta la Narración del Audiolibro en Español (acento Castellano) de "La Divina Comedia" de Dante Alighieri en la voz de nuestro narrador Artur Mas a partir de la traducción en verso de Bartolomé Mitre. La Divina Comedia está considerada como una de las obras maestras de la literatura italiana y mundial. Está compuesta por más de 14.000 versos distribuídos en 100 cantos. Relata el viaje de Dante por el Infierno, el Purgatorio y el Paraíso, guiado por el poeta Virgilio.

Almustafa has been exiled in the island city of Orphalese for twelve years when he sees his ship coming with the mist. Before he sets sail, the beloved prophet is asked by his followers to impart his truth. In these twenty-eight poetic essays, he offers profound inspiration on such matters of love and friendship, freedom and self-knowledge, joy and sorrow, pleasure, prayer, and death. In doing so, Almustafa offers a universal serenity. A Lebanese émigré to the United States, Gibran wrote The Prophet to transcend the barriers between East and West.

As the Enlightenment movement was gathering strength in the early 18th century, various challenges to established religious faith were launched. In response, a number of celebrated commentators produced defences of religion and morality, and among these was Alexander Pope, who was inspired to write "some pieces on Human Life and Manners." The result was a collection of poems in rhyming couplets, designated "Epistles", which were published in instalments.

Unlike their biblical precursors, Kahlil Gibran's parables espouse the importance of personal spiritual insight rather than moral rectitude. In Gibran's view, sin and virtue, mercy and justice, and sanity and madness are all sides of the one coin - one cannot exist without its opposite.

This universalist spiritual treatise is the best known work by the Lebanese-born poet and artist Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931). The central figure of the narrative is a fictional prophet, Al Mustafa, who is about to set off on a journey back to his homeland. His departure is delayed when he encounters a group of people who urgently seek his advice on a wide range of topics ranging from the mundane to the highest flights of spiritual introspection.

Père de tous les "Brassens", ce petit gars maigriot, au regard de flamme, aux lèvres pincées, était un grand poète. Il allait chantant les gueux des villes et des champs, dans son jargon savoureux, avec son inimitable accent du terroir. Il flagellait les tartufferies, magnifiait les misères, pleurait sur les reprouvés et sonnait le tocsin des révoltes. "Un grand poète" du début du XXème siècle.

L'audiolibro contiene una raccolta dei canti più conosciuti e frequentati della Divina Commedia. Dante racconta il suo viaggio ultraterreno durante il quale incontra personaggi quali Caronte, Paolo e Francesca, Farinata, Ulisse, il Conte Ugolino, Manfredi, Sordello, fino al finale del grande capolavoro, con la preghiera alla Vergine e la visione estasiata di Dio.

The eloquence of lovers is celebrated in this rich and sensuous collection - the love of women for men. Héloïse, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Katherine Mansfield, George Sand, and others express their very real passion intensely - as, in fiction, does Juliet for her Romeo, Jane Eyre for her Rochester and Catherine for her Heathcliffe. With the music of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovksy, Puccini, Legar and more, here is some of the most tender and love prose and poetry in literature.

Robert Herrick's poetic tribute to his mistress' beautifully carefree style of dress, which he finds more strangely attractive than absolute perfection, read by Bill Wallis.

Ronald E. Hignite demonstrates in "A Time To Live And A Time To Die" his poetic skills and gives greater understanding and meaning to God's seasons for man as revealed by Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes. Listeners will be inspired by the manner in which Hignite presents the contrasts of the ever-changing seasons of man in poetry and rhyme.

Les quatre nuits d'Alfred de Musset ont été écrites en l'espace de deux ans et publiées dans "La Revue des deux Mondes", dans l'ordre suivant : "Nuit de mai" (15 juin 1835), "Nuit de décembre" (1er décembre 1835), "Nuit d'août" (15 août 1836), "Nuit d'octobre" (15 octobre 1837).

Some of the greatest poets and lovers in the English language speak of their love in this seductive and romantic collection. Here are the voices of Romeo, Robert Burns, Lord Byron and many others.

Gibran fu un poeta e filosofo libanese. Di religione cristiano-maronita, di adozione statunitense, fu punto di riferimento per molti letterati arabi emigrati negli Stati Uniti. Le sue opere, che vogliono richiamare ad una spiritualità che trascende le religioni, furono tradotte in oltre venti lingue.

Kentucky Wonder is a compilation of 70 poems written and read by Ronald Franklin Saia about love, family experiences, and the wonders of God. Some poems will bring tears, some poems will make you laugh, and some will draw you closer to our Lord. Most of all, this audiobook will bring you joy!

Drawing on the devotional songs of enlightenment – Gods Gift offers Hindu poetry and meditation that together will enable either the Novice or master of Meditation to rapidly enter the deep state that is often so elusive in meditation.These tracks will inspire you on a journey of discovery both with and without. Brahma Kumaris offers a range of highly inspirational and relaxing meditation titles, as well as Hindi poetry and Hindi meditation audios. These are great for understanding Hindi culture and to practicing your knowledge of the Hindi language.

Self discovery – so valuable and yet elusive is within touching distance as we listen to the serene and calm voice of Sister Jayanti. As she breaks gently down the barriers to understanding what is God, what is purification and how you can attain positive energy once again. How our destiny, decisions and actions influence everything around us and how our relationship with God can once again be established clearly and once again peace of mind can be the normal.Awareness understanding and awakening lead to you living your life once again the way you want to.

An audio collection of Hindi devotional poetry. Through these "jewels of wisdom", many have found a new perspective and awareness of life and have achieved an inner serenity.

Considered by many to be the greatest epic poem ever written, this biblical tale relates the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Despite God's prohibitive warning, Satan entices Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit. Dire consequences ensue.