
audiobook
by Baron Robert Gilbert Vansittart Vansittart
THE SINGING CARAVAN
IN MEMORIAM
PRELUDE
I THE VIEW OF THE WATCHMEN
II THE JOY OF THE WORDS
III THE DEPTH OF THE NIGHT
IV THE INWARDNESS OF THE MERCHANT
V THE LESSON OF THE CAMEL
VI THE BOASTING OF YOUTH
VII THE HEART OF THE SLAVE
A glittering caravan winds its way through the sun‑scorched mountains of Persia, its travelers bound together by music and the promise of a deeper truth. At its heart rides a wandering poet, known as the Dreamer‑of‑the‑Age, whose humble eyes and restless heart seek a love that can unite his scattered selves. As the procession drifts past jeweled palanquins, bustling bazaars and silent dunes, the poet’s verses become a compass, guiding both himself and his companions toward an elusive, mystical destination.
Along the road the caravan encounters princes, sages, and enigmatic houris, each offering a different glimpse of the Sufi path—one of peace, surrender, and the search for the divine within. The narrative weaves lyrical prose with ancient Persian folklore, inviting listeners to feel the rhythm of the desert wind and the echo of a timeless song. It is a meditation on longing, unity, and the quiet power of love that beckons the traveler onward, even as the horizon remains forever out of reach.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, University of California Libraries, Microsoft (scanning) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jul 7, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1957
A powerful voice in British diplomacy before and during the Second World War, he was known for his sharp warnings about Nazi Germany and for the forceful views later called “Vansittartism.” He also wrote poetry and memoir, leaving behind a vivid record of a turbulent era.
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