A collection of poems by 12th century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam, translated into English by Edward Henry Whinfield. The quatrains are noted for their philosophical and mystical themes, as well as their use of vivid imagery and wordplay. This edition includes a selection of Khayyam's most famous poems, as well as an introduction on the poet's life and work.

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