The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam
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Omar Khayyam, 1048-1122
English
"The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" by Omar Khayyam is a collection of Persian quatrains (rubaiyat) poetically rendered into English by Edward Fitzgerald. This work, rooted in the 11th to 12th century, reflects the philosophical musings of Khayyam, who was not only a poet but also an accomplished mathematician and astronomer. As a seminal piece of Persi...
of happiness amidst the inevitability of death. The content of the "Rubaiyat" encapsulates a dialogue between the speaker and the cosmos, often expressed through the metaphor of wine and revelry. Each quatrain reflects on existential questions, the joys of earthly pleasures, and the futility of seeking answers to life's mysteries. Khayyam emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and encourages readers to live fully in the moment—"Awake! for Morning in the Bowl of Night" heralds the call to embrace life. The poems blend a sense of hedonism with deep philosophical inquiry, offering a profound reflection on the human condition that resonates across centuries, inviting readers to ponder their own existence and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jessica Brown
5 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Kimberly Hill
1 month agoI rarely write reviews but the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Dorothy Adams
5 months agoThis download was worth it since the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. It was exactly what I needed right now.
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Noah White
2 months agoMake no mistake, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.