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This site is dedicated to the exploration of

The Rubaiyat 

of Omar Khayyam

This is probably the best known poem in the world and it has a fascinating history combining medieval Persia (Iran) with India, Victorian Europe and America, and much more.

 

	Browse here to learn something more about this great work
Find out about Khayyam, FitzGerald and the other people who have been involved with the Rubaiyat.
	Be reminded of some of the verses you have heard before.
Read the whole text
	Learn about the forthcoming anniversaries in 2009 and see how you can get involved with the celebrations.

This site is still under construction.  Please send comments and suggestions to the webmasters Bill Martin and Sandra Mason

 The site was revised in May 2008

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