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Known in Iran as a leading mathematician, Omar gained literary importance through certain quatrains that were translated by Edward FitzGerald. The Ruba'iyat is justly famous in English translation. Others besides FitzGerald have tried their hand at translating it, not all with admired results. Bowens's is a good example of competent and pleasing work. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Omar Khayyam… (more)
Omar Khayyam 4,941 copies, 77 reviews
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 2,720 copies, 33 reviews
Quartine (Italian Edition) 22 copies, 2 reviews
Viisaan viini 10 copies
Les quatrains 10 copies
Cuartetas persas (Author) 9 copies
Les estances d'Omar Kayyam (Author) 8 copies
Teltantekijä 6 copies
Nelikvärsid 5 copies
QUARTETES 3 copies
Rubáiját 3 copies
Četrrindes 2 copies
Рубай 2 copies
رباعیات خیام 1 copy, 1 review
HAYYAM 1 copy
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Robáiyát 1 copy
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Rubaiyat of Omar KHayam 1 copy, 1 review
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