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Earth Could Not Answer: Nor The Seas That Mourn In Flowing Purple, Of Their Lord Forlorn; Nor Heaven, With Those Eternal Signs Reveal And Hidden By The Sleeve Of Night And Morn. Illustration By Edmund Dulac From The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam, Published 1909
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Earth Could Not Answer: Nor The Seas That Mourn In Flowing Purple, Of Their Lord Forlorn; Nor Heaven, With Those Eternal Signs Reveal And Hidden By The Sleeve Of Night And Morn. Illustration By Edmund Dulac From The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam, Published 1909
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Dulac Edmund Khayyam Omar Persia Persian Poem Poems Poetry Quatrain Rubaiyat Sixth Thirty 36th
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1. Title: "Mourning Earth: A Poetic Illustration from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Edmund Dulac" This image is a beautiful representation of a verse from "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," a collection of Persian poetry penned by the renowned Persian mathematician, philosopher, and poet, Omar Khayyam, around the 12th century. The poem's sixty quatrains, or four-line stanzas, explore themes of love, life, and the passage of time. In this illustration by the esteemed British artist Edmund Dulac, published in 1909, we see a poignant portrayal of the 36th quatrain. The verse begins, "Earth could not answer, nor the seas that mourn," as if the natural world itself is grieving an unnamed loss. The celestial bodies, represented by the stars and the moon, are also depicted as silent witnesses to this sorrow. The phrase "hidden by the sleeve of night and morn" suggests that even the eternal signs in the heavens cannot reveal the answer to the mystery that the Earth and the seas are mourning. The image captures this enigmatic and melancholic atmosphere, with the dark night sky and the tranquil waters reflecting the somber mood. The intricate details in Edmund Dulac's illustration showcase his exceptional artistic skills. The use of rich colors and bold lines adds depth and emotion to the scene, making it a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and intrigue viewers. This image is a testament to the enduring power of poetry and art to evoke emotions and spark the imagination.
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