WESTERN RESEARCH ON OMAR KHAYYAM’S RUBAIYAT

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Western and Russian research on the authenticity and interpretation of Omar Khayyam’s rubaiyat. The study emphasizes the ongoing scholarly debate over which rubaiyat can be reliably attributed to Khayyam, highlighting the importance of original manuscripts as primary evidence. Special attention is given to the work of Russian orientalist V. A. Zhukovsky, who pioneered systematic methodologies for verifying authorship, including textual criticism, comparative analysis, and the study of stylistic, thematic, and linguistic features.