In this Americanized version of Edward Fitzgerald's classic translation of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat, Burgess infuses the original text with his own brand of wit and humor. The result is a delightful romp that manages to capture the essence of the original while remaining thoroughly modern. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry, humor, or both. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...