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Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, and Salámán and Absál: Together with a Life of Edward Fitzgerald and an Essay on Persian Poetry by Ralph Waldo Emerson

by Omar Khayyam

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetry15 chapters
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About this book

Delve into the translated verses of Omar Khayyám, brought to life through Edward FitzGerald’s poetic mastery, accompanied by insights into Persian poetry and the remarkable life of his translator. Experience timeless reflections on change, friendship, and the mysteries of existence.

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15 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CONTENTS.
03TO E. FITZGERALD.
04LIFE OF EDWARD FITZGERALD.
05PREFACE TO RUBÁIYÁT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM
06PREFACE TO Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
07RUBÁIYÁT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM
08RUBÁIYÁT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM.
09SALÁMÁN AND ABSÁL
10SALÁMÁN AND ABSÁL
11PERSIAN POETRY AN ESSAY BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON
12PERSIAN POETRY BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON

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