The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam, an extraordinary polymath—philosopher, mathematician, poet, and astronomer—is globally celebrated for his iconic collection, The Ruba'iyat. These profound, two-line stanzas, known as ruba'i, allowed Khayyam to articulate personal feelings on universal themes with wit and clarity, diverging from conventional court poetry. This edition presents a new translation by Persian scholar Peter Avery and poet John Heath-Stubbs, meticulously crafted to recapture the sceptical, unorthodox spirit and literal beauty of the original Persian text, acclaimed for restoring its "fun, dash and vivacity."

Why You Should Read?

• Discover the profound wisdom and lyrical beauty of an 11th-century Persian master.
• Experience Omar Khayyam's philosophical insights on life, fate, and mortality.
• Engage with a fresh, literal translation that preserves the original wit and unconventional spirit.
• Explore the elegant form of the ruba'i, a powerful vehicle for personal expression.