By: Omar Khayyám (1048-1131)
Quatrains of Omar Khayyám in English Prose offers readers a deep and thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and the purpose of existence. The translated quatrains by Omar Khayyám are beautifully written and provide profound insights into the human experience. The author's musings on themes such as love, fate, and spirituality are both timeless and relevant, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking to contemplate the mysteries of life. Overall, this book is a captivating and enriching read that will leave readers reflecting on the profound wisdom contained within its pages.Book Description: Justin Huntly McCarthy (1859 - 1936) was an Irish scholar, author and nationalist politician. In 1889 his prose translations of 466 quatrains of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám was published by David Nutt. An abbreviated edition, containing a shorter introduction and translations of 373 quatrains, was published by David Nutt in 1898, and this has been used for the present recording.
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