Samarkand
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A gripping historical novel set in 11th century Persia, about the poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam.
A gripping historical novel set in 11th century Persia that imagines the life of poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam
Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, the Persian poet and sage Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very man who is to judge his alleged crimes. Recognising genius, the judge decides to spare him and gives him instead a small, blank book, encouraging him to confine his thoughts to it alone.
Thus begins the seamless blend of fact and fiction that is Samarkand. Vividly re-creating the history of the manuscript of the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam, Amin Maalouf spans continents and centuries with breathtaking vision: the dusky exoticism of 11th-century Persia, with its poetesses and assassins; the same country's struggles nine hundred years later, seen through the eyes of an American academic obsessed with finding the original manuscript; and the fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, whose tragedy led to the Rubaiyaat's final resting place - all are brought to life with keen assurance by this gifted and award-winning writer.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 22 september 1994
Aantal pagina's: 320
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Amin Maalouf
Hoofduitgeverij: Abacus
Co Uitgever(s): BESTEL
Eerste Vertaler: Russell Harris
Editie: Digital original
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 126 mm
Product hoogte: 22 mm
Product lengte: 198 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 126 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 24 mm
Verpakking lengte: 197 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 1 g
EAN: 9780349106168