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Title: My Rubaiyat
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "My Rubaiyat" by Sadakichi Hartmann is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. This work draws inspiration from the original "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" but presents a modern and introspective twist, reflecting on the human experience, the nature of joy and suffering, and the pursuit of meaning in life. The collection is characterized by free verse and explores a wide range of themes, ranging from love and loss to existential musings, all within the context of Hartmann's personal contemplations. The poetry in "My Rubaiyat" is structured around a series of reflections that probe the complexities of existence. Hartmann examines the contrast between idealized visions of life and the stark realities faced by individuals, particularly focusing on the themes of duty, love, and the ephemeral nature of pleasure. The speaker expresses a deep yearning for beauty and connection while grappling with the inevitable sorrows of life. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the poet invites readers to navigate the tension between fleeting joy and the weight of life's burdens, ultimately advocating for a celebration of the present and the appreciation of both beauty and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hartmann, Sadakichi, 1867-1944
EBook No.: 58664
Published: Jan 9, 2019
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: My Rubaiyat
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "My Rubaiyat" by Sadakichi Hartmann is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. This work draws inspiration from the original "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" but presents a modern and introspective twist, reflecting on the human experience, the nature of joy and suffering, and the pursuit of meaning in life. The collection is characterized by free verse and explores a wide range of themes, ranging from love and loss to existential musings, all within the context of Hartmann's personal contemplations. The poetry in "My Rubaiyat" is structured around a series of reflections that probe the complexities of existence. Hartmann examines the contrast between idealized visions of life and the stark realities faced by individuals, particularly focusing on the themes of duty, love, and the ephemeral nature of pleasure. The speaker expresses a deep yearning for beauty and connection while grappling with the inevitable sorrows of life. Through vivid imagery and emotional resonance, the poet invites readers to navigate the tension between fleeting joy and the weight of life's burdens, ultimately advocating for a celebration of the present and the appreciation of both beauty and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hartmann, Sadakichi, 1867-1944
EBook No.: 58664
Published: Jan 9, 2019
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.