Rubaiyat of Khayyam: English-Persian with Phonetics

A cup of Forbidden Wine – The Rubaiyat of Khayyam in Farsi with English Translation

Omar Khayyam was a famous Iranian polymath knowledgeable in different subjects such as mathematics, philosophy, astrology, and poetry, among others. He lived during the Seljuk era, the golden age of Persian language, literature, and culture flourishment. He was born in Nishapur (Mashhad Province, Iran) and wrote the most beautiful Persian verses, Rubaiyat. Due to the efforts of Edward Fitzgerald, the whole world knows Khayyam’s poetry.

A Cup of Forbidden Wine- The Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Farsi is the name of one of our unique poetry books, which includes the poetry of the famous Iranian poet Omar Khayyam. The specific point about this book is that the poetry of Khayyam is available in Persian and English with phonetic transcription to make it easy for you to enjoy reading his universal poetry. This book is based on the Ghazvini and Ghani Edition, the most trustable version.

The Rubaiyat of Khayyam is written in Persian. Although it was written many decades ago, it is still understandable. If you are in the upper intermediate or advanced levels, you can understand Rubaiyat. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is not just a Persian poetry book; it reflects Iran’s philosophy and culture that profoundly influences people worldwide.

Rubaiyat, or these short four-line poems called quatrains, will change your beliefs because they invite you to think deeply about the shortness of life, the transience of joy, and the ambiguity of existence. Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English was first introduced to the world by Edward Fitzgerald in the 19th century. He translated Rubaiyat into the English language and made Khayyam’s poetry famous in the corner of the world.

Some believe that Edward Fitzgerald has included his thoughts in the translation of Khayyam’s Rubaiyat; however, some believe that it is still one of the best translations of Omar Khayyam Rubaiyat in English. Reading the Rubaiyat of Khayyam is an invitation to the beautiful world of Khayyam that connects you to the Persian language and literature.

Sajjad Khojasteh designed the Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Farsi (pdf) so that poetry lovers and Persian learners can read them. The book includes 111 quatrains in Persian languages, and most of them are accompanied by English translations. Phonetic transcription is provided to help you read them easily, a valuable effort by the book’s author to give you the pleasure of reading the original and sweet words of Khayyam and the Persian language and literature. So you don’t have to worry about mispronouncing those Persian words.

So you have Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Persian side by side. At the beginning of the book, you can find an introduction by Edward Fitzgerald that gives you essential information about Omar Khayyam and helps you learn about this famous Iranian poet. Then, you can find an alphabetical list of hemistiches (half lines of poetry) so that you can find your intended quatrains easily.

This excellent design makes the book user-friendly and enjoyable to read. The themes in the Rubaiyat of Khayyam are timeless and still applicable. He invites everyone to enjoy life and live in the moment because life is so short that we must enjoy every single second.

Khayyam invites us to look for happiness and also find the meaning of life. These themes are highly impressive because they are not confined to a specific time and place; they are universal and relatable to everyone on the earth.

The book of Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Farsi is highly recommended to anybody who loves to read Persian poetry or Farsi students who are learning the language of Iranian poets. As mentioned above, the nook is based on Ghazvini and Ghani, which are the most authentic versions of Khayyam’s poetry.

A Cup of Forbidden Wine is a must-have book for anyone who desires to deepen his knowledge of the Persian language and literature. With Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Farsi, you can explore Khayyam’s wisdom, which is one of the most influential Persian poets. Order your copy and enjoy the quotes of Omar Khayyam on wine, life, death, and more. It is an excellent gift for poetry lovers. If you already know the Persian language and need to learn how to read the Rubaiyat of Khayyam, there is a Persian version with Phonetic Transcription. 

Rubaiyat of Khayyam in English and Farsi Is Suggested to:

• Poetry lovers who enjoy profound, philosophical poetry that explores life, love, and existence;
• Fans of Omar Khayyam who admire the timeless wisdom and beauty of Khayyam rubaiyat in English and Farsi;
• Great for students of Persian (Farsi) or English who want to enhance their Persian language skills;
  Anyone who appreciates Persian culture and literature;
• Philosophical thinkers who enjoy reflecting on the mysteries of life and the universe;
• Gift seekers who need an excellent gift for anyone interested in poetry, Persian culture, or world literature;
• A useful resource for teachers and learners studying Persian poetry or comparative literature.