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Mark Constantine on Kahlil Gibran

Businessman Mark Constantine chooses Lebanese-American author of ‘The Prophet’, Khalil Gibran. With Matthew Parris. From 2014.

Businessman Mark Constantine chooses Lebanese-American author of ‘The Prophet’, Khalil Gibran. With Matthew Parris.

Snubbed and practically ignored by the literary establishment in the West, but regarded by millions as a world-class poet his work, The Prophet, published in 1923, has never been out of print and next to the bible is the biggest selling book in America.

Businessman Mark Constantine champions the poet and together with the actor Nadim Sawalha. Matthew Parris is the presenter.

Producer : Perminder Khatkar

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2014.

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Fri 13 Dec 2019 00:30

Matthew Parris with Mark Constantine and Nadim Sawalha.

Matthew Parris with Mark Constantine and Nadim Sawalha.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Mark Constantine
Producer Perminder Khatkar

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Jan 2014 16:30
  • Fri 24 Jan 2014 23:00
  • Thu 12 Dec 2019 18:30
  • Fri 13 Dec 2019 00:30

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