Product Description
Illustrations by Virgil Burnett.
A slim beautiful book, beautifully manufactured and illustrated.
Folio Society , London, 1970. Light rubbing and edgewear to teh gilt effect slipcase, the book itself is unmarked and in excellent condition.
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is the title that Edward FitzGerald gave to his 1859 translation from Persian to English of a selection of quatrains (rubāʿiyāt). With its beautiful and lyrical verses, this collection of quatrains explores the themes of life, love, and the passage of time. Whether you're a seasoned poetry reader or new to the genre, this wonderful book is a must-read that will transport you to another time and place.