Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (Fitzgerald 5th edition)

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a collection of quatrains originally written in medieval Persian by Omar Khayyám in the late 11th century. Edward Fitzgerald's fifth edition, published in 1889, features 101 selected quatrains that explore themes of existence, mortality, and the nature of knowledge. This translation is notable for its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, addressing timeless questions about life, reason, and spirituality. The work is a significant contribution to Islamic wisdom literature and has influenced countless readers and writers across cultures.