Charles Blanden's verse reworking of Justin McCarthy's prose translation of the Rubaiyat is a notable exception to the convention of translating the work in verse. Blanden's version uses an eight-line verse structure with a rhyming scheme of ABABCDCD, allowing him to focus on the elegance and flow of the lines rather than the depth of the content. While it may not compare to more celebrated versions by Edward Fitzgerald and Edward Whinfield, Blanden's work still captivates with its melodious and transporting verses.