Omar Khayyám was a Persian
polymath, mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, physician, and poet.
He wrote treatises on mechanics, geography, and music. His significance
as a philosopher and teacher, and his few remaining philosophical works,
have not received the same attention as his scientific and poetic
writings. Zamakhshari referred to him as “the philosopher of the world”.
Many sources have testified that he taught for decades the philosophy
of Ibn Sina in Nishapur where Khayyám was born buried and where his
mausoleum remains today a masterpiece of Iranian architecture visited by
many people every year.
This exquisite hardcover book with dust jacket published by PETER PAUPER PRESS in New York in 1930 is a timeless classic. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Rendered into English Verse by Edward Fitzgerald is a must-have book for anyone interested in religious poetry and classics. The book features beautiful illustrations by Jeff Hill, making it a special item for collectors.
This original book is in English and has no signs of being personalized or signed by the author. The special attributes of this book include its stunning illustrations and dust jacket, which are rare to find in a book of this age. It belongs to the Antiquarian & Collectible and Books & Magazines categories and is an ideal addition to any poetry lover's collection.