Quatrains of Omar Khayyám in English Prose
by Omar Khayyam
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The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a collection of quatrains that explore the themes of life, death, love, and friendship. The poems are written in a simple and direct style, and they often use imagery from nature to convey their message. Khayyám's poetry is known for its wisdom and its celebration of the joys of life, but it also explores the darker side of human existence. The Rubáiyát has been translated into many languages and has been the subject of much critical and scholarly attention.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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