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title: "Samarkand (Interlink World Fiction)"
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# 11th-century Persia setting Historical fiction masterpiece Titanic-era manuscript saga Samarkand (Interlink World Fiction)

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the secrets of history and poetry with Samarkand – where every page is a voyage through time!

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## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Author:** Crafted by Amin Maalouf, a literary giant known for vivid storytelling and rich historical narratives.
- • **Join a Cult Following:** Join thousands of readers captivated by this #6,345 ranked literary fiction gem with a 4.4-star rating.
- • **Epic Manuscript Journey:** Follow the legendary Rubaiyaat manuscript’s thrilling survival from ancient libraries to the Titanic.
- • **Dive into Timeless Persia:** Experience 11th-century Persia through the eyes of Omar Khayyam, blending history and fiction seamlessly.
- • **Collector’s Choice - Used but Pristine:** A well-preserved used copy that offers both value and a tangible connection to literary history.

## Overview

Samarkand by Amin Maalouf is a gripping historical fiction novel that traces the journey of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyaat manuscript from 11th-century Persia through centuries of turmoil, culminating in its dramatic survival aboard the Titanic. This used copy is in good condition, highly rated by readers, and ranked among top literary fiction titles, making it a must-have for history buffs and literary enthusiasts alike.

## Description

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Review: Yet another wonderful book by Amin Maalouf - Yet another wonderful book by Amin Maalouf. He paints a vivid picture of 11th century Persia, seen through the eyes of Omar Khatami, philosopher, scientist and poet. A manuscript with a collection of his poems, as well as his biography is lost for centuries after the Mongols burn the library of Alamitos, the stronghold of the Assassin's. It resurfaces in the early 20th century, and Maalouf sketches the struggle of Iran against the Imperial powers of that time, again a fascinating historical period. Well worth reading for everyone with an interest in history in a beautiful and gripping narrative.
Review: Fictional Tale of the Rubaiyaat - The story of Samarkand is woven around the history of the manuscript of the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam, from its creation by the poet and sage in eleventh-century Persia to its loss when the Titanic sank in 1912. Unwittingly involved in a brawl on the streets of Samarkand, Omar Khayyam is brought before a local judge who recognizes his genius as a poet and gives him a blank book in which to inscribe his verses. Thus the head of a great poet is saved and the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam is born. The threads of his life become interwoven with the designs of the vizier, Nizam al Mulk, and of Hassan Sabbah, the founder of the Order of the Assassins who later hides the precious manuscript in his famous mountain fortress. At the end of the nineteenth century the poems fire the imagination of the West in Edward Fitzgerald's evocative translation. An American scholar learns of the manuscript's survival and recovers it with the help of a Persian princess. Together they take it on the fateful voyage of the Titanic.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #623,583 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6,345 in Literary Fiction (Books) #33,781 in Genre Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 765 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yet another wonderful book by Amin Maalouf
*by G***X on August 10, 2015*

Yet another wonderful book by Amin Maalouf. He paints a vivid picture of 11th century Persia, seen through the eyes of Omar Khatami, philosopher, scientist and poet. A manuscript with a collection of his poems, as well as his biography is lost for centuries after the Mongols burn the library of Alamitos, the stronghold of the Assassin's. It resurfaces in the early 20th century, and Maalouf sketches the struggle of Iran against the Imperial powers of that time, again a fascinating historical period. Well worth reading for everyone with an interest in history in a beautiful and gripping narrative.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fictional Tale of the Rubaiyaat
*by M***I on July 19, 2001*

The story of Samarkand is woven around the history of the manuscript of the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam, from its creation by the poet and sage in eleventh-century Persia to its loss when the Titanic sank in 1912. Unwittingly involved in a brawl on the streets of Samarkand, Omar Khayyam is brought before a local judge who recognizes his genius as a poet and gives him a blank book in which to inscribe his verses. Thus the head of a great poet is saved and the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam is born. The threads of his life become interwoven with the designs of the vizier, Nizam al Mulk, and of Hassan Sabbah, the founder of the Order of the Assassins who later hides the precious manuscript in his famous mountain fortress. At the end of the nineteenth century the poems fire the imagination of the West in Edward Fitzgerald's evocative translation. An American scholar learns of the manuscript's survival and recovers it with the help of a Persian princess. Together they take it on the fateful voyage of the Titanic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Masterpiece
*by C***O on July 31, 2024*

A timeless Masterpiece of epic proportions, beauty and depth!

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