The Wine of Wisdom

The intoxicating message of Khayyams famous Rubaiyyat created an image of exotic Orientalism in the West but, as author Mehdi Aminrazavi reveals, Khayyams 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.