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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam · Edward FitzGerald
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A collection of Persian quatrains attributed to the poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam, rendered into English verse by Edward FitzGerald, reflecting on themes such as fate, mortality, and the passage of time. It suits readers interested in classical Persian literature and English poetic translation.
Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a Persian poet and polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature. He was born in Nishapur, Iran and lived during the Seljuk era, around the time of the First Crusade.
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