One of the best-known, most often quoted English classics. Edward FitzGeraldrsquo;s free translation of skeptical, hedonistic verse attributed to Omar Khayyaacute;m (1048ndash;1122), Persian mathematician, astronomer and philosopher. Fifth edition incorporates FitzGeraldrsquo;s handwritten changes in the fourth edition, and is traditionally printed with the first edition. Notes explaining Persian names and unfamiliar terms.
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Vilmos Pogány was a Hungarian illustrator whose works are characterized by their Art Nouveau style, drawing from classic myths and legends. Beyond illustrating both children's and adult books, he also contributed to film art direction and authored instructional art books. His public art can be found adorning significant locations across the United States. Pogány's distinctive style and thematic choices mark him as a notable figure in the realm of book illustration.
