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Step into the life, mind, and mystery of one of history's most misunderstood geniuses. Echoes from Nishapur: Omar Khayyam and the Search for Truth is a sweeping literary and historical exploration of a man whose voice has echoed across centuries. Philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, and poet-Omar Khayyam defied labels and transcended boundaries. Yet, while his quatrains (Rubaiyat) are known the world over, the man himself remains shrouded in contradiction, myth, and scholarly confusion. This book journeys from the dusty streets of Nishapur to the observatories of the Islamic Golden Age, from whispered accusations of heresy to the celestial harmony of the Jalayri calendar. Through thirty-two immersive chapters, we examine Khayyam as he was: a thinker who challenged orthodoxy, a mystic cloaked in reason, and a poet whose verses hid truths too dangerous for open speech. Alongside legendary figures like Nizam al-Mulk and Hassan Sabbah, Khayyam's story unfolds across a landscape of political intrigue, philosophical upheaval, and poetic transformation. With lyrical prose and rigorous research, this biography uncovers Khayyam's lost scientific achievements, his misunderstood mysticism, and his posthumous reincarnation through Edward FitzGerald's controversial English translation. It also confronts the myths that have distorted his legacy and returns to the authentic voice hidden behind the Rubaiyat. Ideal for lovers of Persian literature, seekers of spiritual depth, and readers fascinated by the crossroads of poetry, philosophy, and science-this is not just a book about Khayyam. It is an invitation to look again at how we remember, how we misattribute, and how the truth survives beyond time.

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I'm Borna Ahadi, a writer drawn to the hidden stories behind the headlines and the forgotten voices of history. My passion lies in exploring the complexity of human character-whether in the corridors of power, on the battlefield, or in the quiet moments that shape destiny. I write to uncover truth, provoke thought, and connect the past to our present in a way that feels alive and urgent. Every book I create is a journey-not just through time, but into the heart of what it means to lead, to fail, and to rise again. If you're someone who questions, reflects, and craves deeper understanding, you're exactly who I write for.

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