The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám — Edward FitzGerald

Edward FitzGerald's celebrated English translation of the quatrains of 12th century Persian poet Omar Khayyám — one of the most beloved poems in the English language. Philosophical, sensual, and deeply moving, the Rubáiyát contemplates the fleeting nature of life, the pleasures of wine and companionship, and the mysteries of fate and time. A cornerstone of world literature that bridges Persian and English poetry.

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Format: ePub  |  Language: English  |  Source: Public Domain