First published 2023
In the 11th century, the astronomer-poet Omar Khayyam pens his timeless Rubáiyát, a collection of 1,000 rhyming quatrains that celebrate life's fleeting joys and the mysteries of the cosmos. As Khayyam gazes up at the stars, he reckons with the brevity of human existence, the folly of dogma, and the sublime beauty of the natural world. His vivid, sensual verses conjure lush gardens, flowing wine, and the caress of a lover's touch—all in the face of mortality's cold embrace. This lyrical translation by Nathan Haskell Dole brings Khayyam's ageless poetry to vivid life, illuminating the timeless human truths that have captivated readers for nearly a millennium.
Genres: classics, philosophy, historical-fiction, poetry
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: contemplation-of-existence, philosophical-exploration
Setting: Persia
Period: 11th century
52 pages · Paperback · Hardpress Publishing