The Wine Of Wisdom: The Life, Poetry And Philosophy Of Omar Khayyam
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The Wine Of Wisdom: The Life, Poetry And Philosophy Of Omar Khayyam

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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 ex...more
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Brandon
This is a very comprehensive Biography on Omar Khayyam, one of my favorite poets. I found Khayyam by mistake. A friend of mine shared a beautiful album with me, Dorothy Ashby's "The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby." I was blown away with the amazing lyrics and innovate production (drums by her husband I believe). One day while I was bored, I went to the Iliad Bookstore in North Hollywood (one of the best used book stores I've been to, go there now). I was getting lost in their poetry se...more
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