The Rubaiyat of Omar Cayenne by Gelett Burgess
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About this eBook
| Author | Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 |
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| LoC No. | 04037037 |
| Title | The Rubaiyat of Omar Cayenne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Rubaiyat of Omar Cayenne" by Gelett Burgess is a satirical poem written in the early 20th century, a period characterized by rapid changes in literature and art. This book serves as a parody of the famous "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" and explores themes such as modern literature, the publishing industry, and the nature of creativity amidst commercialism. With a humorous tone, it critiques contemporary literary trends and the pressures faced by authors. In this playful work, Burgess employs a quatrain format to articulate his observations and frustrations about the state of literature and writing. He addresses the challenges that authors encounter, from the overwhelming number of publications to the fickle tastes of readers and critics. Through witty verses, he reflects on the balance between artistic integrity and commercial success, suggesting that much of what is published may lack depth and merit. The poem captures the essence of an author’s struggles while also embracing the absurdities of the literary world, making it both a critique and a celebration of the writing life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Omar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28184 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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