The Rubáyát of Omar Khayyám : First and Fifth Editions (Dover Thrift Editions)
Discover Edward Fitzgerald's timeless translations of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám in this Dover Thrift Edition, presenting the first and fifth editions together. These quatrains poetically contemplate life's ephemerality, the inexorability of fate, and the simple joys of wine and companionship. An essential collection for lovers of classic poetry and philosophical verse.
About This Book
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, translated by Edward Fitzgerald, is a celebrated collection of quatrains attributed to the 11th-century Persian poet and philosopher. This edition includes the original first edition from 1859 alongside the revised fifth edition from 1889, allowing readers to compare Fitzgerald's evolving interpretations.
Rendered in elegant verse, the poems reflect on themes of transience, fate, and the pursuit of pleasure amid uncertainty. Fitzgerald's English adaptation brought the work to Western audiences, blending exotic wisdom with lyrical beauty.
As part of the Dover Thrift Editions series, this affordable volume preserves the text in a compact, portable format suitable for students, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike.
The dual-edition presentation highlights the translator's refinements over time, offering insight into the creative process behind one of literature's most enduring poetic works.
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