A revealing portrait of a quietly influential eccentric who shaped English responses to Omar Khayyam.
This biography presents Edward Fitz-Gerald as more than a famed translator. It traces a life spent mostly in Woodbridge, Suffolk, and showing a blend of welcome friendships, literary insight, and a distinctive Bohemian speech to the world. Readers meet a man whose work bridged Persian poetry and English verse, winning him a lasting place in modern letters while remaining reserved about public life.
- Learn how Fitz-Gerald’s translations helped popularize Omar Khayyam in the English-speaking world.
- Discover the relationships and friendships that shaped his thinking and writing.
- Explore the balance between literary achievement and personal reticence in a public career.
- See how editors, critics, and peers viewed his contributions and character.
Ideal for readers of literary biographies and anyone curious about the life behind a classic translation.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed account of Edward Fitz Gerald, a renowned writer and translator. The author meticulously crafts a compelling narrative from authentic sources, including interviews with Fitz Gerald's close circle, to paint a vivid portrait of the enigmatic recluse. This biography delves into Fitz Gerald's eccentric personality, exploring his friendships with literary giants such as Tennyson and Thackeray and shedding light on his motivations as an author. The book examines Fitz Gerald's groundbreaking translation of Omar Khayyam's Rubáiyát, which introduced Persian poetry to Victorian England and sparked a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research, the author illuminates Fitz Gerald's complex relationship with religion and his unconventional lifestyle, revealing the depth of his character and the lasting impact he made on English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331615996_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331615996
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331615996
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 380 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25981179/1
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