Edward Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: A Famous Poem and Its Influence

The book examines the text of Edward FitzGerald's three main versions of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, and features commentary on the origins, role and influence of the poem.

Author: William H. Martin
Publisher: Anthem Press
Published: 06/15/2011
Pages: 182
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9780857287700

About the Author

Bill Martin and Sandra Mason are independent researchers with a long-standing interest in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, particularly the interpretation of these quatrains by Edward FitzGerald. They were actively involved in creating exhibitions and other projects to celebrate the FitzGerald anniversaries in 2009 as a Year of the Rubaiyat.