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Quatrains of Omar Khayyám in English Prose
by Omar Khayyám
Discover the timeless beauty of Omar Khayyáms poetry through the eloquent prose translations of Irish scholar and politician Justin Huntly McCarthy. Published in 1889, McCarthy’s work features 466 quatrains from the beloved Rubáiyát, revealing the depth and richness of Khayyáms thoughts on love, fate, and the human experience. An abbreviated edition, released in 1898, contains 373 carefully curated quatrains along with a concise introduction, making it an excellent choice for both newcomers and longtime admirers of Persian literature. Join us as we journey through these evocative verses, brought to life by Algy Pugs engaging narration.
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Discover the timeless beauty of Omar Khayyáms poetry through the eloquent prose translations of Irish scholar and politician Justin Huntly McCarthy. Published in 1889, McCarthy’s work features 466 quatrains from the beloved Rubáiyát, revealing the depth and richness of Khayyáms thoughts on love, fate, and the human experience. An abbreviated edition, released in 1898, contains 373 carefully curated quatrains along with a concise introduction, making it an excellent choice for both newcomers and longtime admirers of Persian literature. Join us as we journey through these evocative verses, brought to life by Algy Pugs engaging narration.
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