02218cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450037001432640051001803000047002313360026002783370026003043380036003305000031003665080044003975201292004415340045017336530047017786530020018258560042018459990017018875408UtSlPG20260610133138.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aIrwin, Wallace,d1876-195914aThe Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Jr. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan  a"The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam Jr." by Wallace Irwin is a whimsical and satirical collection of poetry inspired by the original Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a Persian mathematician and poet from the 11th century. Written in the early 20th century, this book presents a humorous take on life, love, and the vices of exuberance, particularly around smoking and romantic escapades. Through clever wordplay and parody, Irwin seeks to both honor and mock the philosophical musings of his predecessor, while often emphasizing a more moderate and somewhat cheeky lifestyle.  In this collection, Omar Khayyam Jr. emerges as a character who grapples with the legacy of his father, intertwining themes of love, pleasure, and existential musings. Each quatrain plays with contemporary beliefs, exploring topics like the joys and follies of romance, the indulgence of smoking, and the chaos of societal norms. The younger Khayyam's philosophy starkly contrasts with that of his father, promoting a more refined enjoyment of life that includes delightful kisses and gentle tobacco rather than the reckless hedonism of wine. With a blend of humor, nostalgia, and sharp observation, Irwin's work offers readers a playful reflection on the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOmar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc.  aHumorous poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5408  c47439d47439