Summary of Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a collection of poems written in the 12th century by the Persian poet, Omar Khayyám. At its heart, it is a passionate love poem that muses on themes of life, religion, and mortality. It is primarily composed of quatrains (four-line stanzas) that rhyme and follow the traditional Persian metre. Khayyám's powerful messages of love, understanding, life, and death are presented in lyrical, rhythmic, and accessible language. With its timeless appeal, the Rubáiyát is one of the best-known and best-loved works of Persian literature.