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.