Publication of 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam' (Second Edition)
Poet involved
What happened
In 1868, FitzGerald published a second edition of 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,' which included additional verses and revisions. This edition further popularized his translation and solidified its place in literary history.
Literary impact
The revisions and expansions in the second edition reflected FitzGerald's evolving understanding of the text and his poetic ambitions. The work's growing popularity established him as a central figure in Victorian poetry and brought Eastern literary traditions to the forefront.
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