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

by William H. Martin (Editor), Sandra Mason (Editor)

The book examines the text of Edward FitzGerald's three main versions of the Rub?iy?t of Omar Khayy?m, and features commentary on the origins, role and influence of the poem.

Author Biography

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.