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Paulo Coelho                         General Information                       The famous Brazilian novelist was born on  August 24,1947 .  Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. It was his novel,  The alchemist,  that, brought the world-wide-attention at his door steps. Paulo, before persuing his dream career of 'writter' has worked as a  songwriter , composing lyrics of Eils Regina, Rita Lee and Brazalian icon Raul Seixas. But before he could launch his first book  Hell Archives   ,  he went through the torture by the military government for his dangerous lyrics(more informatio is provided at the later part of blog). Also he has worked as an actor, journalist and theatre director. Some of his great works includes  Adultery, The alchemist, Eleven minutes, The fifth Mountain,The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, Veronika decided to die,

Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī                    GENERAL INFORMATION                  Rumi is also known as Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī born in Balkhi, Afghanistan on 30 September, 1207. The Persian poet is globally famous with 26 translation of his creation 'Masnavi'.  If one is willing to learn about the legacy that Rumi leaves behind,  then one can't ignore the major influence of Shams Tabrizi. The bond between Rumi and Shams is untold and controversial.  Rumi, The seeker of God,  his passing is known as Sheb-i Arus (the night of union).  Was buried in Turkey's central province of Konya, where he lived most of his life, produced his works and died on Dec.17, 1273.                 WHY READ ABOUT RUMI?                    The verses of Rumi are blend of intuitive love for God, various legal codes from the sacred text of Sunni Islam and different mystical thoughts. He has a message to convey which is timeless and prestine for generations to come. Something that liberates a