Edward Fitzgerald Libri

This extensive 51-volume collection features seminal writings in literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it embodies his vision that a fundamental liberal education can be achieved through a carefully selected anthology. Originally published between 1909 and 1917 as the "Harvard Classics," the set aims to provide readers with a comprehensive foundation of essential texts that fit within a five-foot bookshelf.

The 1859 translation of Persian quatrains by Edward FitzGerald introduces readers to the profound musings of Omar Khayyam, known as the "Astronomer-Poet of Persia." Initially met with little success, the work gained popularity through the efforts of Whitley Stokes and was embraced by the Pre-Raphaelites. A third edition in 1872 sparked further interest, particularly in the U.S., leading to a widespread cultural phenomenon by the 1880s, including the formation of "Omar Khayyam clubs" and a notable "fin de siècle cult" surrounding the poetry.

Originally published in 1913. Author: Henri Lichtenberger Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: English Keywords 1900s Language English Artwork

Featuring the stunning illustrations of Frank Brangwyn, this exquisite edition showcases the timeless poetry of Omar Khayyam. It beautifully captures the essence of Persian culture and philosophy through rich imagery and lyrical language. This masterpiece intertwines art and literature, making it a treasured addition for lovers of traditional poetry.

Of the many transactions of Omar'sRubáiyát, none has won such universal approbation as that by Edward FitzGerald, the which is so delicious and captivating that it is known and quoted wherever English is spoken. This edition contains the first, second and fifth versions in full, together with the textual variants in the third and fourth editions, thus providing the reader with a complete rendition of FitzGerald's work on the Rubáiyátover a period of more than twenty-five years.There are, in addition, a general introduction by Laurence Housman, an essay on FitzGerald by G. F. Maine, FitzGerald's essay on Omar, the notes to the second edition, which contains the largest number of quatrains, and a glossary.As examples of other literary works by FitzGerald, this volume also contains the second edition of the first of his books to be printed, Euphranor, A Dialogue of Youth in the Platonic manner, and his translation of the Sufi allegorical work, Saláman and Absál by Jámi.