The Rubaiyat of Ohow Dryyam With Apologies to Omar

The Rubaiyat of Ohow Dryyam by J. L. Duff is a rollicking parody that recasts the melancholic quatrains of Omar Khayyam into a comic, Prohibition-era lament. Duff's humorous verse trades Persian wine for American woes—coffeehouses, moonshine, blue laws, and the vanished comforts of Haig and Johnny Walker—turning nostalgia and moral reform into targets for affectionate satire. Structured as witty quatrains, the collection blends literary pastiche with sharp social commentary, skewering temperance campaigns, post–World War I sobriety trends, and the cultural shift from taverns to teacups. Written and illustrated in the early 1920s, the poems capture the mood of a nation adjusting to new statutes and frayed freedoms while retaining a playful, anarchic spirit. The language echoes classical rhyme and meter even as it centers on modern American anxieties, making it both a parody of a canonical text and a time capsule of 1920s social life. Perfect for listeners who enjoy humor and literary parody, vintage satire, or historically flavored poetry, this audiobook charms with its clever wordplay and period detail. Tune in for a laugh, a historical glimpse, and a spirited riff on one of literature’s most imitated works.