(波斯)奥马尔·海亚姆
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About the Author
Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath of the 11th century, was a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet whose enduring legacy transcends time and borders. Born in Nishapur in 1048, he made groundbreaking contributions to algebra and calendar reform, yet it is his exquisite quatrains, collected in the Rubaiyat, that have immortalized him as one of the world's greatest lyrical voices. His poetry, often translated and celebrated in the West through Edward FitzGerald's iconic rendition, explores profound themes of life's ephemerality, the pursuit of joy amid uncertainty, and a skeptical gaze upon fate and divinity. Khayyam's work, exemplified in editions like the Fitzgerald Rubaiyat Fifth Edition Collected Works (English-Chinese Deluxe)/Universe Literature IRANICA Series, continues to inspire readers with its blend of wisdom, sensuality, and existential depth, reminding us to savor the fleeting beauty of existence.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
philosophical
introspective
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