Edward FitzGerald was a renowned British poet, most notably recognized for his magnum opus - the translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám in 1859. This work brought to the fore the quatrains of the medieval Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer Omar Khayyám. Through his literary endeavors, FitzGerald bridged cultures and time, rendering the rich tapestry of Persian poetry accessible and relatable to the Western audience.