Lose yourself in the mystical verses of Persia with this enchanting antique volume. This collectible edition brings together the classic first and fourth translations by Edward Fitzgerald, brought to life by the breathtaking illustrations of Willy Pogany.
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Size: 10 inches by 7.5 inches
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Decade: 1930s
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Style: Dark Academia
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Condition: Good antique condition with noticeable shelf wear and rubbing to the pink cloth cover, no dust jacket, securely bound with clean interior pages
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Extra notes: Features 96 pages with beautiful color plates and intricate black and white illustrations
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, translated by Edward Fitzgerald, became a literary sensation in the West for its evocative, bittersweet reflections on life, time, and fate. This specific 1930s edition published by Thomas Y. Crowell is highly sought after for its gorgeous Art Nouveau visual design by the legendary Hungarian illustrator Willy Pogany. Strikingly bound in rose cloth with an ornate gold-gilt peacock emblem on the cover, it remains an essential centerpiece for any curated historical library or poetry collection.