Publisher's Synopsis
Edward Fitzgerald's Ruba�������Iyat Of Omar Khayyam: With Their Original Persian Sources (1899) is a book that presents the famous collection of poems by the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald. The Ruba�������Iyat is a collection of quatrains, or four-line verses, that explore themes of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. This edition includes the original Persian text of the Ruba�������Iyat alongside Fitzgerald's translation, allowing readers to compare the two versions and gain a deeper understanding of the original work. The book also includes an introduction by Fitzgerald and a biographical sketch of Omar Khayyam, providing context and background for the poems. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for lovers of poetry and Persian literature, offering a unique glimpse into the work of one of the most celebrated poets of the Islamic world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
