Omar Khayyam: A Dramatic Cantata, For Soli, Chorus, And Orchestra (1917)

By Henry Houseley and Edward FitzGerald

Book Overview

""Omar Khayyam: A Dramatic Cantata, For Soli, Chorus, And Orchestra"" is a book written by Edward Fitzgerald in 1917. The book is a dramatic cantata that tells the story of Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived in the 11th century. The cantata is written for soloists, choir, and orchestra and is based on Fitzgerald's translation of Khayyam's poetry. The book features a complete libretto of the cantata, along with an introduction by Fitzgerald and notes on the music. The cantata is a tribute to Khayyam's life and work, and is a celebration of Persian culture and literature. It is a masterpiece of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in Persian poetry and music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166291820
• ISBN13: 9781166291822
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"