Edward Fitzgerald

'Edward Fitzgerald' is an insightful and comprehensive biography of the celebrated poet and translator, best known for his enduring masterpiece, 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.' Written by the noted essayist and scholar Arthur Christopher Benson, this work provides a nuanced exploration of FitzGerald’s reclusive life, his intellectual curiosities, and the quiet brilliance of his literary contributions.Benson examines the unique temperament of FitzGerald, tracing his development as a man of letters and his profound impact on the Victorian literary scene. The biography offers a detailed look at FitzGerald’s translation process, which transformed obscure Persian verses into a cornerstone of English poetry. Furthermore, it highlights his close associations with contemporary figures such as Alfred Tennyson and Thomas Carlyle, painting a vivid picture of the 19th-century intellectual circle. Through a careful study of FitzGerald’s extensive correspondence, Benson reveals the sensitive and often melancholic nature of a writer who preferred the seclusion of the English countryside to the bustle of literary fame.This volume serves as both a critical assessment of FitzGerald’s legacy and an intimate portrait of an unconventional artist. It remains an essential resource for readers interested in the history of English literature and the art of translation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.