The Rubáiyát of a Bachelor: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Rubáiyát of a Bachelor is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Rowland, Helen (1876–?).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rubáiyát of a Bachelor" by Helen Rowland is a collection of humorous, light verse poetry written in the early 20th century. This playful work explores themes of love, courtship, and the bachelor lifestyle, satirizing societal expectations concerning marriage and relationships. Rowland's poems reflect the spirit of the early 1900s, capturing the essence of a time when traditional views on marriage were being challenged. The book features a series of witty observations and musings from a bachelor who delights in the pleasures and freedoms of single life while simultaneously acknowledging the perils and potentials of romantic entanglements. Through clever rhymes and engaging imagery, the narrator contemplates love's fleeting nature, the chains of matrimony, and the joys of flirtation without commitment. The poems encapsulate a sense of independence and joy in social interactions, often humorously warning against the pitfalls of settling down, ultimately advocating for a carefree approach to love and life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rubáiyát of a Bachelor
- Author credits: Rowland, Helen (1876–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bachelors -- Poetry
- Humorous poetry
- Omar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Poetry
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