This scholarly work by Dr. Mahmoud Na'amneh and Mr. Salem Salamneh delves into the complex psyche of medieval Arab poetry through the lens of Ibn al-Rumi. Titled 'Paranoia of the Arabic Poem,' it explores the profound anxieties, or 'insomnia,' related to both the past and the very structure of language itself. The authors trace a fascinating journey from the use of intricate metaphor to the spiritual depths of Sufism, offering a fresh and insightful analysis of one of the most innovative poets of the Abbasid era. It is a critical study for students of classical Arabic literature.