The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

Author: David Ramsey

Publisher: Borgo Press

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781479400812

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David Ramsey's reinterpretation of the Edward FitzGerald English-language version of the classic Omar Khayyam poem, The Rubaiyat, began with his displeasure of the oft-quoted verse: "Here with a loaf of Bread Beneath..." The author says: "I thought this sounded more Victorian than Persian. I think Omar meant something more like this: 'With a book of verse beneath the bough...' For my own amusement I then proceeded to deflower other of Fitzgerald's translations of Khayyam's poetry. The challenge was to make suitable alternatives to those famous verses that have made The Rubaiyat one of the best-known works of poetry in the English language. One might say that I plagiarized the author, or his principal translator, or both--but I consider this more as an unholy collaboration between the three of us over the centuries. I hope my two unwitting collaborators would not be displeased with my reinterpretation of their efforts." Ramsey's irreverent verses are amusing, full of philosophical wit, and very relevant indeed to today's free-swinging culture. Great reading! Great fun!


Persian Literature

Persian Literature

Author: Charles Ambrose Storey

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1927

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780947593117

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This famous work from the Royal Asiatic Society is an indispensable tool for all serious students of Persian history and culture and a welcome companion to Persian literature in its most glorious period. The five volumes are available individually or as a set.