The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam

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Author Omar Khayyam, 1048-1122
Translator FitzGerald, Edward, 1809-1883
Title The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Credits Produced by Judy Boss, Gregory Walker, and David Widger
Summary "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" by Omar Khayyam is a collection of Persian quatrains (rubaiyat) poetically rendered into English by Edward Fitzgerald. This work, rooted in the 11th to 12th century, reflects the philosophical musings of Khayyam, who was not only a poet but also an accomplished mathematician and astronomer. As a seminal piece of Persian literature, the collection delves into themes related to the transience of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness amidst the inevitability of death. The content of the "Rubaiyat" encapsulates a dialogue between the speaker and the cosmos, often expressed through the metaphor of wine and revelry. Each quatrain reflects on existential questions, the joys of earthly pleasures, and the futility of seeking answers to life's mysteries. Khayyam emphasizes the fleeting nature of life and encourages readers to live fully in the moment—"Awake! for Morning in the Bowl of Night" heralds the call to embrace life. The poems blend a sense of hedonism with deep philosophical inquiry, offering a profound reflection on the human condition that resonates across centuries, inviting readers to ponder their own existence and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Persian poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 246
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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