The Quatrains Of Omar Khayyam (1893) - Paperback

The Quatrains of Omar Khayyam is a book of poetry translated by Edward Henry Whinfield and originally published in 1893. The book features the work of Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. The quatrains, or four-line stanzas, are written in Persian and are widely considered to be some of the greatest works of Persian literature. Whinfield's translation captures the essence of Khayyam's poetry, which is known for its themes of love, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. The book includes an introduction by Whinfield that provides context for Khayyam's life and work, as well as a detailed analysis of his poetry. The Quatrains of Omar Khayyam remains a popular and influential work of literature, and has been translated into numerous languages over the years.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.