Rubaʼiyat of Omar Khayyam

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Asian Humanities Press, 1991 - Poetry - 277 pages
This is a new selection from the Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam. It differs from other selections in that the entries here are chosen with emphasis on authenticity and translations are made with emphasis on accuracy. Furthermore, all historical, religious and mystical allusions are fully annotated.

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Rubaʼiyat of Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam
Limited preview - 1991

About the author (1991)

Known in Iran as a leading mathematician, Omar gained literary importance through certain quatrains that were translated by Edward FitzGerald. The Ruba'iyat is justly famous in English translation. Others besides FitzGerald have tried their hand at translating it, not all with admired results. Bowens's is a good example of competent and pleasing work.

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TitleRubaʼiyat of Omar Khayyam
AuthorOmar Khayyam
Translated byAhmad Saidi
Editionannotated
PublisherAsian Humanities Press, 1991
ISBN0895818973, 9780895818973
Length277 pages
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Poetry / Asian / General
Poetry / General
Poetry / Subjects & Themes / Religious
  
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