Omar Khayyam had such diverse talents that even in the nineteenth century, Europe, which had become late acquainted with his legacy, seriously believed that there had once been two khayyams. One, a wise man, wrote treatises on mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Another, a flighty lover of carnal pleasures, wrote poetry. In fact, the scientist and the poet are United in one person. While paying tribute to Khayyam's scientific works, it should be recognized that today their study is the lot of specialists. But the poems have gained truly worldwide recognition, entered the Golden Treasury of world culture.'Omar Khayyam was a man. You don't have to make a drunkard out of him, or a Lovelace in the style of French novels. He was the same as all of us: sometimes he was cold and hungry, sometimes he lived well, thought a lot and worked a lot' (R. Dashnaki). The fruits of Omar Khayyam's thoughts and passions are before you. Enjoy...