The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam bookcover

The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam 

(Author)

Peter Avery 

(Translator)

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Description

Philosopher, astronomer and mathematician, Khayyam as a poet possesses a singular originality. His poetry is richly charged with evocative power and offers a view of life characteristic of his stormy times, with striking relevance to the present day.

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Product Details

PublisherPenguin Classics
Publish DateDecember 17, 1981
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780140443844
Dimensions7.7 X 5.0 X 0.3 inches | 0.2 pounds

About the Author

Omar Khayyam is famous as a poet and astronomer and one of the greatest mathematicians of the Middle Ages. He was born near Nishapur in north-east Persia and is thought to have died in approximately 1122.

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