RUBAIYAT

by Omar Khayyam, Elihu Vedder (Illustrator), Adolph Caso (Editor), Edward Fistgerald (Translator)

Overview

Omar’s beautiful quatrains are being read more today than over before. Lines from the Rbaiyat are immortal. But behind the simple beauty of his verses is a wisdom and a controversial philosophy and code of ethics that has contributed to the lasting quality of these immortal lines. This volume contains the standard Fitzgerald translation and two variations, plus his Introduction and extensive footnotes.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012000699
Publisher:	Branden Books
Publication date:	10/10/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	175 KB

About the Author

Omar Khayyam is probably Iran's most famous poet, although he was also Iran's greatest scientist of his time.