Publisher's Synopsis
One Hundred Quatrains From The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam is a collection of poems written by the Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet Omar Khayyam. The book was first published in 1899 and contains one hundred quatrains or four-line stanzas. The poems cover a range of themes including love, nature, philosophy, and the transience of life. The Rubaiyat is known for its beautiful language, rich imagery, and philosophical depth. This particular edition includes a preface by the translator, Edward FitzGerald, who is credited with popularizing Khayyam's work in the English-speaking world. The book is a timeless classic that has been translated into many languages and continues to inspire readers with its timeless wisdom and poetic beauty.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.
