Samarkand by Amin Maalouf

Samarkand by Amin Maalouf reimagines the life of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam and the creation of his Rubáiyát. It blends history and fiction, tracing the manuscript’s journey from medieval Persia to the 20th century. The novel acts as both an adaptation and a continuation of Khayyam’s verses, transforming poetry into narrative and linking philosophy, politics, and fate across centuries.

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