Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, translated by Edward FitzGerald in 1859, is a collection of quatrains by the Persian poet Omar Khayyam. FitzGerald’s lyrical rendering introduced Persian poetry to the English-speaking world, emphasizing themes of mortality and beauty.
1902
Which Iqbal work responds to Western philosophical traditions in poetry?
Payam-e-Mashriq, written by Allama Iqbal in 1923, is a collection of Persian poetry that responds to Western philosophical and literary traditions, particularly Goethe’s works. It reflects Iqbal’s vision of bridging Eastern and Western thought.
1903
Which poetic work by Allama Iqbal explores spiritual and philosophical themes?
Javid Nama, written by Allama Iqbal in 1932, is a Persian poetic work that narrates a spiritual journey through the heavens, inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. It explores philosophical and religious themes, reflecting Iqbal’s vision for Muslim revival.
1904
Which Persian text offers moral tales and poetic wisdom?
Gulistan, written by Sheikh Saadi in the 13th century, is a classic work of Persian literature. Comprising stories, poems, and aphorisms, it offers moral and philosophical insights, making it a timeless text in Islamic literary tradition.
High heels were originally designed for men, specifically Persian soldiers in the 10th century, to help secure their feet in stirrups while riding horses.
1908
Cleopatra lived closer in time to the invention of the iPhone than to what event?
The Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC, and Cleopatra lived around 30 BC. The gap is over 2,500 years, whereas she lived about 2,000 years before the iPhone (2007).
1909
Mir Zafar Ali is a Pakistani visual effects artist known for winning Oscars as part of the team for which film?
Mir Zafar Ali (میر ظفر علی) was part of the visual effects team that won the Oscar for 'The Golden Compass' (2007). He also contributed to Oscar-winning films like 'Life of Pi' and 'Frozen'.
1910
Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. What is its title?
Cormac McCarthy won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for 'The Road'. It depicts the journey of a father and son traveling south across a ruined, ash-covered American landscape.