The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

In "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," translated by Edward FitzGerald and narrated by Denis Daly, listeners will explore the timeless verses of Omar Khayyam, an influential 11th-century polymath renowned for his thought-provoking quatrains. This audiobook features readings from all five editions of Fitzgerald's celebrated translations, as well as biographical insights about both FitzGerald and Khayyam, and a commendatory poem by Andrew Lang included in the fourth edition. The collection highlights the enduring significance of Khayyam's poetry within the realm of classical Persian literature.