The intoxicating message of Khayyam’s famous Ruba‘iyyat created an image of exotic Orientalism in the West but, as author Mehdi Aminrazavi reveals, Khayyam’s achievements went far beyond the intoxicating message within these verses. Philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and mystic – his many different identities are examined here in detail, creating a coherent picture of this complex and often misunderstood figure.
- ISBN10 1780744749
- ISBN13 9781780744742
- Publish Date 1 October 2013 (first published 1 April 2005)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oneworld Publications
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 400
- Language English