In Praise of Omar

In Praise of Omar: An Address Before The Omar Khayyam Club (1905) is a book by John Hay that pays tribute to the Persian poet and mathematician, Omar Khayyam. In this book, Hay delivers a speech to the Omar Khayyam Club, a group of scholars and enthusiasts who were dedicated to studying and celebrating the life and works of Khayyam. The book begins with a brief introduction to Khayyam's life and works, including his famous collection of quatrains, the Rubaiyat. Hay then goes on to discuss Khayyam's contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, highlighting his innovative ideas and his impact on the intellectual world of his time. Throughout the book, Hay praises Khayyam's poetic genius and his ability to capture the essence of life and the human experience in his writing. He also explores the themes and motifs that are present in Khayyam's work, such as the fleeting nature of life, the inevitability of death, and the search for meaning and purpose. Overall, In Praise of Omar: An Address Before The Omar Khayyam Club (1905) is a thoughtful and insightful tribute to one of the most important figures in Persian literature and culture. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Khayyam's life and works, and celebrates his enduring legacy as a poet, mathematician, and philosopher.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.