Gibran Khalil Gibran: The Rebellious Soul

Albert Camus was a literary giant of the 20th century, known for his philosophy of absurdity in the human quest for the meaning of life. His personal life and North African roots helped shape his writing. In philosophy circles, many called him a prominent voice of existentialism, ...  Show more

Asmahan was a rebel in a world of expectations. From a Druze Princess to exalted singer in 1930s and 40s Egypt – she lived in extremes and did exactly what she wanted. Asmahan also moonlighted as a messenger during the Second World War and when she was killed under mysterious cir ...  Show more

Welcome to this captivating episode of Real Arabic! In this edition, we embark on a remarkable journey to the enchanting town of Bcharre, a place deeply intertwined with the life and legacy of the revered Arab poet and writer, Gibran Khalil Gibran. Known far and wide as "The Prop ...  Show more

Brandon decides to read from the poetic and inspiring book "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran, and he reads the first couple of chapters accompanied by wonderfully evocative music from artists Jónsi & Alex. 

Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet Chapter 1 - The Coming of the Ship As read by Devin Harris 

Loving Lebanon is one thing; living there is another. Generation after generation, surviving in the homeland sometimes costs too much.This essay was written and read by Zahra Hankir, and it was originally published in Guernica. The episode was produced by Alex Atack with support ...  Show more