Edmund Dulac’s illustration of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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Response One
Edmund Dulac’s illustration of Edward Fitzgerald’s translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam has many similarities and some differences with the poem. The artistic style in the illustration is comparable to the poem in many aspects. The poem offers description regarding a palace during the night. The translation is accurate, and the poem acts as a vivid description of the illustration.
The poem describes the palace and its architectural design attributes. The poem states, “The Palace that to Heav’n his pillars threw…” which is comparable to the illustration that includes a white palace even though it looks ruined or not inhabited. The environment also contains a ringdove perching in the trees. The illustration has been effective in describing the solitary nature of the environment since it is easy to determine that it is during the night when it is silent with no person in sight. Some of the differences include lack of some aspects of the poem, such as sounds which are lost in translation. Another similarity is that the top pillars of the castle have a feature that resembles the kings’ forehead. A difference between the two is that the illustration lacks sound, so it would lose meaning if the reader is not aware of the poem. In the poem, the Ringdove is described as, “And “Coo, coo, coo,” she cried; and “Coo, coo, coo.” This is not detailed in the illustration. Another difference is that the illustration includes trees, and the palace resembles ruins. Hence, it presents a different message in comparison to what is shared in the poem, which could mean the palace looks magnificent.
In conclusion, the illustration provides an accurate depiction of the content of the poem, and it includes different elements described in the poem. However, some differences include the presence of trees and a ruined palace, which means the illustration sends a different message.
Response Two
Traveling is an exciting experience, and this has been a primary thematic focus in the works by Sarashina Nikki. Travelling exposes a person to new experiences and locations, and this is crucial when trying to learn more about the world. The opportunity to travel is often a preserve of the noble or wealthy, and it also has many challenges that can make the journey unbearable. However, many people persevere as they try to reach their destinations.
Sarashina’s diary describes some of the challenges that she underwent during the travels. She writes, “We met with three rivers in the mountain and crossed them with difficulty. That day we stopped at Sekiyama”. This reveals that the travelers were not familiar with the locations ...