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100 1 _aIrwin, Wallace,
_d1876-1959
245 1 4 _aThe Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Jr.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOmar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
653 _aHumorous poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5408
999 _c47439
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