Outside the world of mathematics, Khayyam is best known as a result of Edward Fitzgerald's popular translation in 1859 of nearly 600 short four line poems the Rubaiyat. Khayyam's fame as a poet has caused some to forget his scientific achievements which were much more substantial.
Sa labas ng mundo ng matematika, Khayyam ay pinakamahusay na kilala bilang isang resulta ng Edward Fitzgerald's popular na pagsasalin sa 1859 ng halos 600 maikling apat na linya ng tula ang Rubaiyat. Khayyam ng katanyagan bilang isang makata ay sanhi ng ilang pang-agham na kalimutan ang kanyang mga nagawa na ay mas matibay.