Edward FitzGerald Books

This extensive 51-volume collection features seminal writings in literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it embodies his vision that a fundamental liberal education can be achieved through a carefully selected anthology. Originally published between 1909 and 1917 as the "Harvard Classics," the set aims to provide readers with a comprehensive foundation of essential texts that fit within a five-foot bookshelf.

This edition presents the timeless poetry of Omar Khayyam, a renowned Persian astronomer and poet, capturing the essence of his philosophical reflections and musings on life, love, and fate. The 1898 reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, allowing readers to experience Khayyam's lyrical beauty and profound insights in their authentic form.

This book is a comprehensive collection of the poems, translations, and letters of Edward Fitzgerald, the renowned 19th-century English poet and translator. The editor provides a detailed introduction and commentary, as well as a complete bibliography of Fitzgerald's works. This edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the Romantic movement.

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the astronomer-poet of Persia is an unchanged, high- quality reprint of the original edition of 1878. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This collection brings together the complete works of English poet and translator Edward Fitzgerald, including his celebrated translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, and his lesser-known original poetry and prose works. Edited and annotated for modern readers, this volume presents Fitzgerald's work in a comprehensive and accessible format.

An enduring masterpiece of translation and poetic interpretation, this book brings together two of the greatest works of Persian literature and presents them in an exquisite English rendition that captures their beauty, wisdom, and spiritual depth. With its rich imagery, subtle irony, and profound insights into the human condition, it has inspired readers and scholars for generations.