The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten
In The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten, Oliver Herford has created a delightful collection of poems that capture the essence of a kitten's life. Through the eyes of a Persian kitten, Herford explores the joys and sorrows of life, from the simple pleasures of a sunny day to the more complex emotions of love and loss. The poems are written in a playful, lighthearted style, and each one is accompanied by a charming illustration. The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten is a delightful book that will bring a smile to the face of any cat lover.
By Oliver Herford · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature · 1,280 words
First lines
Wake! for the Golden Cat has put to flight The Mouse of Darkness with his Paw of Light: Which means, in Plain and simple every-day Unoriental Speech--The Dawn is bright.
They say the Early Bird the Worm shall taste. Then rise, O Kitten! Wherefore, sleeping, waste The Fruits of Virtue? Quick! the Early Bird Will soon be on the Flutter--O make haste!
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The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten is listed on Textopian as a short story by Oliver Herford, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Oliver Herford
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Children's Literature
- Length: 1,280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book is a reference to the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, a collection of poems written by the Persian poet Omar Khayyám. The title suggests that the book is a collection of poems written from the perspective of a Persian kitten.
- Humor — The author, Oliver Herford, is known for his humorous writing style. The title of the book also suggests that it is a humorous take on the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
- Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests that it is written for a younger audience, as it is a humorous take on a classic poem written from the perspective of a Persian kitten.
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Animals-Domestic · Cats · Humor · Humorous poetry · Omar Khayyam · Parodies · Persian cat · Poetry · angel · angry · ball · bird