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<p>This masterpiece of Persian poetry is a collection of four-line stanzas, or ruba'i, attributed to the scholar and poet Omar Khayyam. Rendered in exquisite English verse by Edward Fitzgerald, Rubaiyat is a work of timeless beauty, exploring themes such as love, fate, and the transience of life. A true gem of world literature!</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>