This comprehensive biography tells the story of Edward Fitz-Gerald, a 19th-century poet and translator best known for his work on the Rub iy t of Omar Khayy m. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and extensive research, author John Glyde provides an in-depth and compelling portrait of this fascinating figure from the world of English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...