The Quatrains of Omar Khayyám (Classic Reprint)

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FB&C Limited, Jul 19, 2015 - Poetry - 102 pages
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The editions Of the quatrains which have been used for this translation are the following: I. That of M. Nicolas, containing 464 quatrains (paris, references to which are indicated by the letter N.

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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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