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Though it's difficult to imagine, these 12th-century stanzas-oft quoted and frequently looked to for inspiration by those seeking to live life to the fullest-did not come to the public's attention until Edward FitzGerald published them in English in 1859... and even then they were ignored until the painter Dante Rossetti discovered a remaindered copy two years later and excitedly spread news of it around his intellectual and artistic circles.Not a direct translation, these liberal interpretations make Khayyám's verse accessible to readers in the English language. Several editions of FitzGerald's work are included in this volume, allowing the reader multiple approaches to their wisdom and beauty. ... Read more

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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: First, Second and Fifth Editions
Excellent and compact book containing the most important versions of a masterpiece that evolved and improved over the career of Fitzgerald, a brilliant English aristocrat, who had a curious passion for 800 year old Persian poetry. Fortunately hepreferred the poet who was mathmatically concise in contrast to the verbose flowery normal of that era. Also Omar liked wine, science and freedom of thought which put him at odds with Islam then and now and this book is likely banned in large parts of the world for that reason.

This extraordinary collaboration of two poets promoting a powerful existential theme working far removed in time, location and cultures is a plea to enjoy life which is very brief even if people live to 100! Carpe Diem! ... Read more

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From the International Collectors Library. No publication date. Bound in rust-colored leatherette with sewn-in satin ribbon bookmark. This is in the Marie Antoinette replica binding (used by the ICL for volumes they classified as "The World's Great Poetry." ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics edition is a facsimile reprint of a 1900 edition by Methuen and Co., London. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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This book is intended for those who speak and understandPersian (farsi) but are not familiar with the Arabic script. Itpresents a new Farsi script based on Latin.

The book includes a complete set of Edward Fitzgerald's Englishtranslation of Khayam and a French translation by J.B. Nicolas andC. Grolleau. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Pressare republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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History of the Assians
Harold Lamb's OMAR KHAYYAM was originally published in 1934, but this fascinating biography of the author of the RUBAIYAT and a text on algebra is as vital today as when it was written.
Contain in the story of Khayyam is the history of the Assassins and their development during the 12th century, which we are still fighting today. An important read for anyone who wants to understand the history behind our involvement in the middle east and modern day terrorists.
Nash Black, author of Indie finalists WRITING AS A SMALL BUSINESS and HAINTS.

Excellent and entertaining
This is a great book to read and certainly gives the reader an insight into the islamic world of that era. Omar el Khayyam, was one of the most renowned philosophers, mathematicians, poets of the 11th century Persia. He is a great credit to islam and his tolerance, seeking of knowledge and scientific mind would have been much appreciated today, in our world of religious fanaticism.
If you enjoyed this book, you will love "Samarkand", by Amin Maalouf, one of the best contemporary Lebanese writers, A joy to read.

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Professor Lamb gave an excellent historical overview about the life of a great poet/philosopher and also a brillant scientist, in my opinion, way ahead of his time, Omar Khayyam. If one is interested in the history and accomplishments of the former Persian Empire, this should be mandatory reading.

Omar Khayyam is the Islamic Galileo Galilei?
All we remember about Omar Khayyam are his Persian
quatrane poetry which Lamb says he wrote as idle whim.
The books of Omar Khayyam were burned for saying that
the Earth wasn't the center of the universe.
He had already calculated a new more modern calendar.
I think that this failure of Islam in it's confrontation
with science and the progress of knowledge
shows a cultural pattern that hasn't been broken
since. That an astronomer and scientist who was respected by his King
was also a poet shows that he was a very great man. ... Read more