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Written in Persian in the eleventh century, Omar Khayyam's quatrains, known as rubai , were written individually for an audience at court, and explored the meanings of life, love, and friendship. They were almost completely unknown in the West until Edward FitzGerald--himself... Read Full Overview

Written in Persian in the eleventh century, Omar Khayyam's quatrains, known as rubai , were written individually for an audience at court, and explored the meanings of life, love, and friendship. They were almost completely unknown in the West until Edward FitzGerald--himself... Read Full Overview