Edward Fitzgerald’s Ruba’Iyat Of Omar Khayyam

Edward Fitzgerald’s Ruba�������Iyat Of Omar Khayyam: With Their Original Persian Sources (1899) is a book that contains a collection of poems by the Persian poet, Omar Khayyam, translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald. The Ruba�������Iyat, which means ''quatrains'' in Persian, consists of four-line verses that express themes of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. This particular edition of the Ruba�������Iyat includes the original Persian sources alongside Fitzgerald’s translations, allowing readers to compare and appreciate the original language and meaning of the poems. The book also includes an introduction by Fitzgerald, where he explains his approach to translating the Ruba�������Iyat and his fascination with Khayyam’s poetry. The Ruba�������Iyat Of Omar Khayyam is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature and has been translated into many languages. Fitzgerald’s translation is particularly renowned for its lyrical and romantic style, which has influenced many poets and writers. This edition is an essential read for anyone interested in Persian poetry, translation, or the intersection of Eastern and Western literature.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.