The Book of Khalid

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The Book of Khalid

by Ameen Fares Rihani

EN·~8 hours

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Description

A restless wanderer narrates his own restless mind, stitching together fragments of desert heat, bustling city streets, and the quiet chambers of thought. The voice drifts between poetry and confession, offering a kaleidoscopic view of a world where ancient symbols mingle with modern skyscrapers. Through vivid, sometimes mischievous prose, the narrator—part philosopher, part poet, part outlaw—examines the contradictions of his dual heritage, probing the tension between tradition and the restless pulse of contemporary life.

The book unfolds as a series of lyrical essays that read like a travelogue of the soul, guiding listeners through markets of ideas, silent temples of patience, and the restless corridors of self‑discovery. It invites reflection on the role of culture, faith, and personal freedom, all while playfully questioning the guides and doctrines that shape our paths. Listeners will find themselves caught between the familiar and the exotic, invited to contemplate their own journey through a landscape that is both timeless and startlingly modern.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (503K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Todd Fine, Dan Horwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2009-06-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ameen Fares Rihani

Ameen Fares Rihani

1876–1940

A pioneering Arab American writer and thinker, he moved easily between literature, politics, and travel writing. His work helped introduce English-language readers to the Arab world while also speaking passionately about freedom, reform, and cultural exchange.

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