The Testament Of Omar Khayyam (1907)

The Testament of Omar Khayyam is a book written by the Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet Omar Khayyam, originally published in 1907. The book is a collection of Khayyam's poetry, translated into English by Edward Fitzgerald. The poetry in the book is reflective of Khayyam's philosophy of life, which emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. Many of the poems deal with themes such as love, mortality, and the fleeting nature of existence. The book also includes an introduction by Fitzgerald, in which he discusses Khayyam's life and work, as well as his own translation process. Additionally, there are notes and annotations throughout the book, providing further context and explanation for some of the more obscure references in Khayyam's poetry. Overall, The Testament of Omar Khayyam is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that offers insight into the mind of one of Persia's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.