Save
🌷 ENG 159: Afro-Asian
MODULE 5
RUBAIYAT
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Share
Learn
Created by
Shane Marianne
Visit profile
Cards (33)
What is the structure of a Rubaiyat?
It consists of
quatrains
View source
What themes does a lyric poem like the Rubaiyat explore?
Life
,
death
,
love
, and
religion
View source
When was the Rubaiyat published?
March
1859
View source
Who praised the Rubaiyat, leading to its popularity?
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
View source
What impact did Rossetti's praise have on the Rubaiyat?
It led to the poem becoming highly
popular
View source
What poetic form does "The Rubaiyat" use?
Iambic pentameter
View source
What is the rhyme scheme of "The Rubaiyat"?
AABA
View source
Who translated "The Rubaiyat" into English?
Edward Fitzgerald
View source
From which language was "The Rubaiyat" translated?
Persian
View source
Who is attributed as the author of "The Rubaiyat"?
Omar Khayyam
View source
What themes does "The Rubaiyat" explore?
Love, death,
existence
of God
View source
What are the universal themes addressed in "The Rubaiyat"?
Doubt
Fear
Regret
View source
What is the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám?
A
collection
of
quatrains
by
Omar
Khayyám
View source
Who is attributed as the author of the Rubáiyát?
Omar Khayyám
View source
What themes are reflected in the Rubáiyát?
Existential
reflection and fleeting nature of life
View source
What does the Rubáiyát emphasize about life?
Living in the
moment
and seeking joy
View source
How does the Rubáiyát approach the concept of fate?
It explores fate and divine will in life
View source
What philosophical stance does the Rubáiyát take regarding traditional beliefs?
It questions traditional religious beliefs
View source
What is the literary form of the poems in the Rubáiyát?
Quatrains
View source
What does the phrase "carpe diem" mean in the context of the Rubáiyát?
Seize the day and enjoy the
present
View source
What is the significance of questioning mysteries of life in the Rubáiyát?
It reflects the human
desire
for understanding
View source
How does the Rubáiyát view the universe's indifference?
It
suggests
the
universe
may
seem
indifferent
View source
How might one apply the themes of the Rubáiyát to modern life?
By focusing on enjoying the
present moment
View source
What is the overall philosophical message of the Rubáiyát?
To embrace
life's
fleeting nature and seek joy
View source
Who is traditionally attributed as the author of the Rubáiyát?
Omar Khayyám
View source
What professions did Omar Khayyám hold?
Philosopher
,
mathematician
, and poet
View source
In which centuries did Omar Khayyám live?
11th
and
12th
centuries
View source
What is the structure of the Rubáiyát?
4-line
stanzas
, each a
self-contained
thought
View source
What are the main philosophical themes of the Rubáiyát?
Transitory
nature of life
Importance of living fully
Skepticism of
religious
dogma
Mystery of the
universe
and human understanding
View source
What year was the English translation of the Rubáiyát published?
1859
View source
Who translated the Rubáiyát into English?
Edward FitzGerald
View source
How did Edward FitzGerald's translation influence the Rubáiyát's fame in the West?
It captured and adapted
Khayyám's
essence for Western audiences
View source
What was a significant aspect of FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát?
It interpreted and adapted the work for a Western audience
View source