Omar Khayyam books in order
Persian mathematician and poet
- Lived
- 1048–1131
- Country
- Seljuk Empire
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- خیام
Omar Khayyam published 1 poetry collection. The best-known is Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Omar Khayyam
Poetry in order
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (1870)
Film and TV adaptations
- A Lover's Oath (1925)Film · from Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
Free to read
All free classicsThe Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam, Rendered into English Verse
The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, and Salámán and Absál
The Sufism of the Rubáiyát, or, the Secret of the Great Paradox
About Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a Persian poet and polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature. He was born in Nishapur, Iran and lived during the Seljuk era, around the time of the First Crusade.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Omar Khayyam FAQ
- How many books has Omar Khayyam written?
- Omar Khayyam published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Omar Khayyam's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
- What is Omar Khayyam's most famous book?
- Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is Omar Khayyam's most widely read book.
- Does Omar Khayyam write under a pen name?
- Yes: Omar Khayyam has also published as خیام.
- Which Omar Khayyam books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (as A Lover's Oath, film, 1925).
- Can I read Omar Khayyam's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Omar Khayyam are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.