Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam

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The collection features quatrains by the 11th-century Persian poet Omar Khayyam, exploring profound themes like love, mortality, and the essence of life. Edward FitzGerald's English translation, influenced by the Romantic movement, emphasizes life's beauty and transience. This edition, which includes a biographical preface, is a facsimile reprint of the original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections. Celebrated as a classic, it stands as one of the greatest achievements in English poetry.