by Omar Khayyam · Penguin Classics · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140443844
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Immerse yourself in Persian poetry with 'The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam', a collection of poems attributed to the Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet Omar Khayyam. This Penguin Classics edition features a translation by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs, offering a glimpse into Khayyam's life and thought, characterized by its originality and contemporary relevance. The poems explore themes such as existence, destiny, and the enjoyment of the present moment, inviting reflection and aesthetic delight.
Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a Persian poet and polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature. He was born in Nishapur, Iran and lived during the Seljuk era, around the time of the First Crusade.
