Quatrain from the Rubaiyat
by Omar Khayyam
'Quatrain from the Rubaiyat' Summary
The single quatrain in this book, translated by Henry George Keene, presents a unique interpretation of Omar Khayyam's philosophy. The poem uses the image of a potter and his clay to symbolize the creation and ephemeral nature of human existence. The potter, representing a divine force, shapes the clay, representing human life, only for it to eventually crumble back into dust. This metaphor powerfully highlights the fragility and transient quality of life, a common theme in Khayyam's work. The poem invites the reader to contemplate the meaning of life, the power of creation, and the inevitability of death, encouraging reflection on the transient nature of our existence.Book Details
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Omar Khayyam was a Persian polymath, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. He was born in Neyshabur, in northeastern Persia, and was contemporary with the rule of the Seljuks around the ti...
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