The Ruba???????yat of Omar Khayyam is a collection of poems that was originally written in Persian by the poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam in the 11th century. This particular edition, published in 1899, is a translation of the original work by Edward FitzGerald. The book contains a total of 75 quatrains, or four-line stanzas, that explore themes of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. The poems are known for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, and have been widely celebrated for their timeless wisdom and insight. The Ruba???????yat of Omar Khayyam has been translated into numerous languages and has become a classic of world literature. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, as well as a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.With An Introduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.