The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

In this audiobook, listeners will explore the life of Isaac Dooman, a clergyman and linguist born in Iran, who devoted 25 years as an Episcopalian missionary in Japan before settling in the United States. His translation of the Rubaiyat, first published in 1911, contains 180 quatrains and aims to capture the intimate thoughts of humanity, reflecting universal yearnings and aspirations. Dooman's work echoes the style of earlier translations, ensuring that Omar's profound insights resonate with both contemporary and timeless readers.