Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (1899)

The biography explores the life of Edward Fitzgerald, an acclaimed poet born on March 31, 1809, in Suffolk, England. As the son of an Irish father and a mother with Irish roots, Fitzgerald's heritage is intertwined with both Purcell and Fitzgerald lineages, tracing back to Norman warriors. This rich background is believed to have influenced his fascination with Persian poetry, drawing parallels between his Irish heritage and the cultural depth of Iran. The narrative highlights his struggle for anonymity despite his literary acclaim.