Rumi - Thief of Sleep: 180 Quatrains from the Persian [Paperback]

Shahram Shiva (Author), Deepak Chopra (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000

This book contains 180 translations of Rumi's short devotional poems, or quatrains. Shiva's versions are based on his own carefully documented translation of Rumi from the original Persian. Drawing from his study of more than 2000 of Rumi's poems, the translator has chosen his own favourites, presenting a faithful cross-section of the poet's many moods -- from passion to adoration. The result is a text to delight, intrigue and inspire.

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In Thief Of Sleep, Shahram Shiva (who embodies the culture, the wisdom and the history of Sufism in his very genes) brings us the healing experience. I recommend his book to anyone who wishes to remember. This book will help you do that. -- DEEPAK CHOPRA, author of How to Know God

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Hohm Press; 1 edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890772054
• ISBN-13: 978-1890772055
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introduction for western readers, February 16, 2001

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This review is from: Rumi - Thief of Sleep: 180 Quatrains from the Persian (Paperback)

Enhanced with a foreword by Deepak Chopra, Sharhram Shiva's translation of quatrains from the Persian in Rumi: Thief Of Sleep will prove an ideal introduction for western readers to the inspiring, memorable poetry of Rumi. 1828UT: How long will you think about this painful life?/How long will you think about this harmful world?/The only thing it can take from you is your body./Don't say all this rubbish and stop thinking.