Samarkand by Amin Maalouf
Omar Khayyam wrote a manuscript; the world changed course.
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.
Omar Khayyam wrote a manuscript; the world changed course.
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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- 2 hours 30 minutes
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Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill
475 Spencer Street
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
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