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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
The best-loved, bestselling poem ever published
Series: The Great Poets
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Ideal for readers interested in classic poetry, philosophy, Persian literature, and those who appreciate reflective works that explore life's fleeting beauty and existential themes.
The best-loved, bestselling poem ever published
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The best-loved, bestselling poem ever published - a poem that embraces the theme 'seize the moment'
'One thing is certain, that Life flies; One thing is certain, and the Rest is Lies'
The epic, beautiful poem Rubaiyat is widely attributed to Omar Khayyam. As much a philosopher as a poet, he was a Persian astronomer, who praised the beauties of nature, the essence of love, the mysteries of existence, the limits of private life and the joys of wine.
Translated in 1857 by Edward Fitzgerald, it was originally published in English anonymously, but was later discovered and promoted by the Pre-Raphaelites, who would have empathised with many of the poem's themes.
Published here as part of the Great Poets series, it is without doubt one of the greatest works of literature of all time.
Series: The Great Poets
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An attractive new edition featuring a comprehensive essay by Tony Briggs, who describes the poem as 'the story of the apocalypse told to us by a kind uncle' (Daily Mail). Praised as a lovely edition, Briggs' insights rekindle appreciation for Fitzgerald's translation and its rich legacy from historical Iran (Libby Purves, Times).
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ISBN: 9781399614122
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Omar Khayyam was born in Nishapur around 1048. A true polymath he was known as an astronomer, mathematician, philosopher and poet.
Anthony Briggs, Emeritus Professor of Russian at Birmingham University, Senior Research Fellow at Bristol University, is a well-known writer and broadcaster on Russian cultural affairs and European poetry. His recent translation of WAR AND PEACE was critically acclaimed. Among his many publications are six editions in the Everyman poetry series.Also by Omar Khayyam
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