Wine of Wisdom: The Life, Poetry and Philosophy of Omar Khayyam (Revised) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781851685042)

Representative of the exotic and erotic east, enemy of Christianity, prophet of hedonism, champion of free thinkers, Omar Khayyam and his Ruba'iyyat have been the stuff of legend for centuries. Nourished by an admiration of Khayyam that has been with him since childhood, Aminrazavi's comprehensive new biography reintroduces the figure of Khayyam, and his great achievements, to the Western world. Blending a readable and accessible narrative with scholarly ambition and years of research, Aminrazavi's work covers not only Khayyam's well-known poetry, but also his extraordinary life, his neglected philosophical writings and the impact of his work in the West. It features a variety of supporting material, including original translations and the full text of Fitzgerald's Rubaiyyat, and will prove an ideal introduction not only for those who want to know more about the poets inspired by Rumi, but also for students on a variety of humanities and Middle-East related courses.

Author: Mehdi Aminrazavi
ISBN-10: 1851685049
ISBN-13: 9781851685042
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2007
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.84w x 1.23d