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The Rubaiyat

By: Omar Khayyam
Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
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I first read Edward Fitzgerald’s celebrated, if controversial, version of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat when I happened upon it in my father’s extensive library when I was a sophomore at Notre Dame High School. I have since read it countless times, even purchasing over 10 different editions of the widely-read poem, which is arguably the most famous Persian literary work in the world.

While there is much debate about Omar Khayyam’s philosophical outlook (is his message Sufi-oriented or existentially hedonistic?), there is no doubting its beauty and its profundity of thought.

Public Domain (P)2019 David Christopher Lane Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Poetry

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Beauty in poetry and narrated perfectly. I would guess the author had a sceptical sense of humour and enjoyed a few glasses of wine frequently. This is a work you could literally start or end your day with as it's 25 minutes long. Enjoy

Short but sweet

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A beautiful poem read with a dulcet voice. The poem reminds of the ephemeral condition of life. Those familiar with the Roman poet Horace will recognize this as ' Carpe Diem' in its content.

A dulcet voice aptly suited for this work.

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