Omar Khayyam
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Omar Khayyam, Edward Fitzgerald (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A. & C. Black, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket damaged with wear, tear and price clipped
Omar Khayyam's timeless collection, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," presents a profound journey into classical Persian poetry and philosophy. This seminal work chronicles the musings of a polymath, offering poignant reflections on the ephemeral nature of existence and the pursuit of earthly pleasures. The verses illustrate a contemplative spirit, grappling with themes of destiny, the cosmos, and the solace found in wine and companionship. It argues for a carpe diem philosophy, urging readers to embrace the present moment amidst life's uncertainties. This enduring masterpiece continues to captivate with its lyrical beauty and intellectual depth.
Author: Omar Khayyam, Edward Fitzgerald (trans)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A. & C. Black, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket damaged with wear, tear and price clipped
Omar Khayyam's timeless collection, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," presents a profound journey into classical Persian poetry and philosophy. This seminal work chronicles the musings of a polymath, offering poignant reflections on the ephemeral nature of existence and the pursuit of earthly pleasures. The verses illustrate a contemplative spirit, grappling with themes of destiny, the cosmos, and the solace found in wine and companionship. It argues for a carpe diem philosophy, urging readers to embrace the present moment amidst life's uncertainties. This enduring masterpiece continues to captivate with its lyrical beauty and intellectual depth.