The Rubaiyat Of 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
Binding: Hardback
Published: Walter J. Black, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust cover chipped, torn and worn; inscribed on inside cover with note; previous retail sticker on inside cover; mildew spotting on spine; rubbing of edges of cover; pages in good condition with some tanning on edges
This classic collection of quatrains, The Rubáiyát Of Omar Khayyám, presents a profound meditation on life's fleeting pleasures and existential questions. Edward Fitzgerald's masterful translation chronicles the ancient Persian poet's reflections on destiny, the pursuit of joy, and the enigmatic nature of existence. The verses illustrate a world where wine, love, and philosophical inquiry offer solace against the backdrop of an uncertain fate. Readers will discover a lyrical and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with its timeless themes of mortality and the search for meaning. This enduring masterpiece offers a unique blend of hedonism and spiritual contemplation, inviting introspection with every turn of phrase.
Author: Omar Khayyam
Binding: Hardback
Published: Walter J. Black, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust cover chipped, torn and worn; inscribed on inside cover with note; previous retail sticker on inside cover; mildew spotting on spine; rubbing of edges of cover; pages in good condition with some tanning on edges
This classic collection of quatrains, The Rubáiyát Of Omar Khayyám, presents a profound meditation on life's fleeting pleasures and existential questions. Edward Fitzgerald's masterful translation chronicles the ancient Persian poet's reflections on destiny, the pursuit of joy, and the enigmatic nature of existence. The verses illustrate a world where wine, love, and philosophical inquiry offer solace against the backdrop of an uncertain fate. Readers will discover a lyrical and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with its timeless themes of mortality and the search for meaning. This enduring masterpiece offers a unique blend of hedonism and spiritual contemplation, inviting introspection with every turn of phrase.