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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 93, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: Indeed the idols I have loved so long
Last Line: And sold my reputation for a song.
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Indeed the idols I have loved so long
Last Line: And sold my reputation for a song.
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
Indeed, the Idols I have loved so long
Have done my credit in this World much wrong:
Have drowned my Glory in a shallow Cup,
And sold my Reputation for a Song.
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