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