Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 82 Irwin, Wallace 1876 1959 The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Jr. This eBook was produced by David Schwan "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.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Omar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc. Humorous poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour 77124 2025-07-03T04:14:27.662328 text/html 76945 2025-01-09T19:17:13.949321 text/html 105236 2025-07-03T04:14:33.183329 application/epub+zip 103343 2025-07-03T04:14:30.410352 application/epub+zip 91516 2025-07-03T04:14:29.313313 application/epub+zip 202152 2025-07-03T04:14:34.956333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192137 2025-07-03T04:14:32.375314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160334 2022-09-03T07:18:41.181625 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56805 2025-07-03T04:14:27.437370 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51874 2020-12-28T20:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17613 2025-07-03T04:14:35.080278 application/rdf+xml 12441 2025-07-03T04:14:29.807305 image/jpeg 3033 2025-07-03T04:14:29.553381 image/jpeg 22875 2020-12-28T20:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 101202 2025-07-03T04:14:27.669324 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia