Samarkand - Book by Amin Maalouf

Name: Samarkand
Author: Amin Maalouf

Samarkand is a novel by Amin Maalouf, published in 1988. The story is set against the backdrop of Persian history and focuses on the life of the poet Omar Khayyam, best known for his Rubaiyat. The novel blends historical fiction with philosophical exploration, particularly about the tension between reason and faith, and the role of poetry in shaping society. Samarkand examines Khayyam’s relationships with his contemporaries and his involvement in the political and intellectual turmoil of the Seljuk Empire. Through Khayyam’s perspective, Maalouf reflects on the cultural, religious, and philosophical conflicts of the time, offering a meditation on the human search for meaning.

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