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This now-classic translation of Omar Khayyam's quatrains captures the beauty and depth of the original Persian language, bringing its profound insights and poetic imagery to an English-speaking audience. The introduction provides historical and cultural context for the work,... Read Full Overview

Les Quatrains de Kh yam sont un classique de la po sie persane, faisant la part belle aux th mes de l'amour, la vie et la spiritualit . Ces vers intemporels de l'auteur mythique Omar Khayyam continuent d'inspirer les po tes et les amateurs de litt rature du monde entier.

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A collection of poems by 12th century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam, translated into English by Edward Henry Whinfield. The quatrains are noted for their philosophical and mystical themes, as well as their use of vivid imagery and wordplay. This edition includes... Read Full Overview

The poems of Omar Khayyam, the famed Persian polymath, translated into English in poetic form by E. H. Whinfield. His quatrains reflect his profound understanding of life, love, and metaphysics. This collection is an excellent introduction to the beautiful and poignant works... Read Full Overview

One of the greatest poets of the Islamic world, Omar Khayyam's quatrains have been beloved by readers for centuries. This translation by E.H. Whinfield captures the beauty, wisdom, and melancholy of Khayyam's verse, and includes a helpful introduction and notes on the translation... Read Full Overview

This edition of the 'Quatrains of Omar Khayy m' features the renowned translation by Edward FitzGerald, as well as commentary from Arthur B. Talbot and Edward Heron-Allen. Khayy m was a Persian poet of the 11th century, famous for his contemplative and philosophical verses... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A collection of poems by 12th century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam, translated into English by Edward Henry Whinfield. The quatrains are noted for their philosophical and mystical themes, as well as their use of vivid imagery and wordplay. This edition includes... Read Full Overview

The poems of Omar Khayyam, the famed Persian polymath, translated into English in poetic form by E. H. Whinfield. His quatrains reflect his profound understanding of life, love, and metaphysics. This collection is an excellent introduction to the beautiful and poignant works... Read Full Overview

Les Quatrains de Kh yam sont un classique de la po sie persane, faisant la part belle aux th mes de l'amour, la vie et la spiritualit . Ces vers intemporels de l'auteur mythique Omar Khayyam continuent d'inspirer les po tes et les amateurs de litt rature du monde entier.

This... Read Full Overview

One of the greatest poets of the Islamic world, Omar Khayyam's quatrains have been beloved by readers for centuries. This translation by E.H. Whinfield captures the beauty, wisdom, and melancholy of Khayyam's verse, and includes a helpful introduction and notes on the translation... Read Full Overview

This now-classic translation of Omar Khayyam's quatrains captures the beauty and depth of the original Persian language, bringing its profound insights and poetic imagery to an English-speaking audience. The introduction provides historical and cultural context for the work,... Read Full Overview

One of the greatest poets of the Islamic world, Omar Khayyam's quatrains have been beloved by readers for centuries. This translation by E.H. Whinfield captures the beauty, wisdom, and melancholy of Khayyam's verse, and includes a helpful introduction and notes on the translation... Read Full Overview