The Wine of Wisdom: The Life, Poetry and Philosophy of Omar Khayyam

A near complete and very readable coverage of Omar Khayyam's life and times. It covers his time and works while clearing misconceptions and shedding light on some of the reasons for Omar Khayyam's continued relevance. .

This book reviewed many writers/articles on these 13th Century poems and the mathamation/philosopher poet(or poets) who is (are)responsible for them. The information was interesting and helpful. Background into the times and traditions was included.

Excellent product. Arrived quickly.

I am a filmmaker who spent 7 years making a feature film about the legendary mathematician, astronomer, poet of Persia, Omar Khayyam. I cannot think of another book published in this world that gives a more complete and thorough understanding of Khayyam. Dr. Aminrazavi's book is a scholarly masterpiece that illuminates the reader's mind with well researched, solid facts debunking the myths surrounding Khayyam. Each chapter clearly lays out the author's own struggle with what is fact and what is fiction. The book also explores Khayyam's vast influence on literature in the West. If there is anyone out there who wants an encyclopedic look into the mind of the 11th Century genius with the soul of a poet, look no further...purchase Wine of Wisdom today!

It would have been a somewhat bearable read had it been one fourth of its present size. As is, the copious amount of inconsequential information, subjective assessment and futile attempt to psychoanalyze the unverifiable existence of the thirteenth-century poet repeated over and over again makes reading the book a painful venture.

I have acquired this book to know more about Iranian poetry and philosophy. I like the appearance of the book, and look forward to read it.

This is more what I was looking for when I bought the previous book on Omar. That was a novelisation - readable but not what I was after - this is the facts such as they are known.

An excellent book offering all I wanted to know about Omar Khayyam and his works. It affirms my own thoughts on religious bigotry and conflicting beliefs. Perhaps it should be compulsory reading in our - no everyones' schools!