""Bibliography of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam"" is a definitive and exhaustive reference tool for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of Persian literature and its global legacy. Compiled by Ambrose G. Potter, this work provides a meticulous overview of the diverse publications associated with the famous quatrains attributed to the astronomer-poet Omar Khayyam. It focuses extensively on the literary phenomenon that followed the introduction of the ""Rubaiyat"" to the English-speaking world, documenting a vast range of editions, translations, and critical studies.
This volume includes detailed citations for various printings, spanning from major commercial publishing houses to rare, limited private presses. It also highlights the significant artistic contributions of the many illustrators who have visualized Khayyam's evocative verses over the decades. More than a simple list, this bibliography serves as a historical record of how a medieval Persian figure became a central pillar of international literary culture during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
By categorizing the myriad ways in which the work has been presented and interpreted, Potter offers an indispensable resource for understanding the bibliographical history and enduring appeal of the ""Rubaiyat."" This work is a vital acquisition for academic libraries and serious bibliophiles interested in the intersection of Middle Eastern poetry and Western literary history.
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