- Paperback: 50 pages
- Publisher: Special Edition Books (Jun 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1934255327
- ISBN-13: 978-1934255322
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 100 g
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In the 10th century, Omar Khayyam became established as one of the major mathematicians and astronomers of the medieval period. He also contributed to the calendar reform and may have proposed a heliocentric theory well before Copernicus.
The 10th century Persian mathematician and astronomer was unquestionably a genius. Despite being so mathematically gifted, he was also a singular poet. His quatrains express some of the deepest feeling and thoughts ever put to paper by the hand of man.
The translation and compilation of 101 quatrains of Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat by Edward Fitzgerald has become recognized as a separate entity, a work of art above and beyond the original, which has added immeasurably to the English language itself. With the visionary renditions of Fitzgerald and Dulac, The Illustrated Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is art that speaks to both the aesthetic and intellectual foundations of the human spirit. It exemplifies the qualities that define art.
This 50-page colored special edition is designed to be collected, treasured and gifted to close friends and loved ones.
The 10th century Persian mathematician and astronomer was unquestionably a genius. Despite being so mathematically gifted, he was also a singular poet. His quatrains express some of the deepest feeling and thoughts ever put to paper by the hand of man.
The translation and compilation of 101 quatrains of Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat by Edward Fitzgerald has become recognized as a separate entity, a work of art above and beyond the original, which has added immeasurably to the English language itself. With the visionary renditions of Fitzgerald and Dulac, The Illustrated Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is art that speaks to both the aesthetic and intellectual foundations of the human spirit. It exemplifies the qualities that define art.
This 50-page colored special edition is designed to be collected, treasured and gifted to close friends and loved ones.
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Excellent Edition, Jan 14 2011
By Charles Crawford - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Illustrated Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (Paperback)
The foregoing review is puzzling. I do not know a single educated person who is not aware that the translations by Edward Fitzgerald are an absolute masterpiece of the English language; especially the Fifth Edition of the translation, as given here. The reviewer apparently speaks Farsi and is looking for a literal translation.The beautiful paintings by Edmund Dulac are gorgeous and are well printed. Recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Beautiful Book, July 4 2011
By ardith marguleas - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Illustrated Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (Paperback)
This is an absolutely beautiful book!The full color illustrations are stunning!
The poetry is pure magic!
This edition of Omar Khayyam is an example of synergy at its best!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Great Illustration, April 6 2012
By CD's Book Reviews "CD" - Published on Amazon.com
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This edition of "The Illustrates Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" is breathtakingly beautiful. The illustration are excellent and like none I've seen. When combined with the illustrations, the quattrains come to life like I have never recognized before. If you are looking for an excellent translation and compilation of Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat, then this is the edition I highly recommend.
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