Publisher's Synopsis
One of the greatest poets of the Islamic world, Omar Khayyam's quatrains have been beloved by readers for centuries. This translation by E.H. Whinfield captures the beauty, wisdom, and melancholy of Khayyam's verse, and includes a helpful introduction and notes on the translation. A must-read for lovers of poetry and world literature.
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