| Edward Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám: A Famous Poem and Its Influence Contributor(s): Martin, William H. (Editor), Mason, Sandra (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0857287702 ISBN-13: 9780857287700 Publisher: Anthem Press OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Middle Eastern - Literary Criticism | Poetry |
| Dewey: 891.551 |
| LCCN: 2011014787 |
| Series: Anthem Nineteenth-Century |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.53 lbs) 182 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book presents the text of Edward FitzGerald's three main versions of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, together with non-technical commentary on the origins, role and influence of the poem, including the story of its publication. The commentary also addresses the many spin-offs the poem has generated in the fields of art and music, as well as its message and its worldwide influence during the 150 years since its first appearance. |