Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam |
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| Author:
| Khayyam, Omar |
| Translator:
| FitzGerald, Edward |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8283-1452-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1996 |
| Publisher: | Branden Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.95 |
Book Description:
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Philosopher, astronomer and mathematician, Khayyam as a poet possesses a singular originality. His poetry is richly charged with evocative power and offers a view of life characteristic of his stormy times, with striking relevance to the present day. This translation by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs is beautifully and lavishly illustrated in colour with numerous examples of Persian miniature painting. It also contains a valuable introduction and several appendices, including an...
More DescriptionPhilosopher, astronomer and mathematician, Khayyam as a poet possesses a singular originality. His poetry is richly charged with evocative power and offers a view of life characteristic of his stormy times, with striking relevance to the present day. This translation by Peter Avery and John Heath-Stubbs is beautifully and lavishly illustrated in colour with numerous examples of Persian miniature painting. It also contains a valuable introduction and several appendices, including an essay on Persian painting.