edward fitzgerald
Definition
- Proper noun:
- English poet and translator: Edward Fitzgerald was a 19th-century English writer, best known for his translation of "The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám," which became a classic of English literature.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Edward Fitzgerald's translation of Omar Khayyám's poetry introduced Persian literature to a wide English audience.
- The most famous work attributed to Edward Fitzgerald is "The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám."
Advanced Usage
- "Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát": A common way to refer to his famous translation.
- Scholars often debate the accuracy versus the poetic beauty of Fitzgerald's Rubáiyát.
Variants and Related Words
- Fitzgeraldian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Edward Fitzgerald or his literary style.
- The translation has a distinct Fitzgeraldian elegance.
Synonyms
- Translator: One who translates text from one language to another.
- Poet: A writer of poems.
Related Phrases
- "In the style of Fitzgerald": Describing a translation or poetic work that mimics his approach.
- This modern version of the poems is done in the style of Fitzgerald.
Related Idioms
Noun
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English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
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