Publisher's Synopsis
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam Junior is a collection of poems written by American author and journalist, Wallace Irwin. The book is a parody of the original Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a collection of Persian poems written by the mathematician and poet Omar Khayyam.In Irwin's version, Omar Khayyam Junior is a fictional character who is the descendant of the original Omar Khayyam. The poems in the book are written in the same style as the original Rubaiyat, with each poem consisting of four lines and following a specific rhyme scheme.The poems in The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam Junior are humorous and satirical, poking fun at various aspects of society and culture. Some of the themes explored in the book include love, politics, religion, and philosophy.Overall, The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam Junior is a witty and entertaining collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the original Rubaiyat. Irwin's writing style is engaging and humorous, making this book a must-read for fans of poetry and satire.And true as Star and Star pursue their Course Must Rapture crumb to Ashes of Remorse: How many a Marriage License that is writ Has proved a legal Permit to Divorce!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
