Publisher's Synopsis
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: In English Verse is a book that was first published in 1888. It is a collection of poems written by the Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet Omar Khayyam. The poems, or rubaiyat, are written in quatrains and cover a range of themes, including love, friendship, mortality, and the meaning of life. The translations in this book were done by Edward FitzGerald, an English poet and writer who popularized Khayyam's work in the Western world. FitzGerald's translations are celebrated for their beautiful language and their ability to capture the essence of Khayyam's original Persian poetry. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: In English Verse is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its profound insights and beautiful imagery.And A Biographical Preface.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.
