Rookh

A central element of Lalla Rookh is the allegory Moore draws between the Fire-Worshippers in Iran and the Catholics in Ireland.

Irish Odalisques and Other Seductive Figures: Thomas Moore 2000

While traveling with her harem Lalla Rookh is joined by an unknown poet, Feramorz, who enchants her with his stories.

Irish Odalisques and Other Seductive Figures: Thomas Moore 2000

The opposition to British rule that Moore cautiously expresses through the metaphors of Lalla Rookh is part of the continuum of Irish resistance to colonization in this era, as well as an example of British orientalism in this era.

Irish Odalisques and Other Seductive Figures: Thomas Moore 2000

Lalla Rookh is overjoyed when upon arrival in Kashmir, this poet turns out to be none other than the Prince himself.

Irish Odalisques and Other Seductive Figures: Thomas Moore 2000

With this comment, Lalla Rookh is simultaneously claimed as a symbol of Ireland and transformed from an "oriental" woman to an Irish man.

Irish Odalisques and Other Seductive Figures: Thomas Moore 2000

The word is Persian, with many meanings, e.g. a cheek (Lalla "Rookh"); a "rook" (hero) at chess; a rhinoceros, etc.

Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

Meanwhile, in America, cookbook author Fanny Farmer devised a recipe for Sultana rolls with Claret sauce, while sophisticated diners at New York's famed Delmonico's restaurant were served a punch called Lalla Rookh, a mixture of ice cream, meringue and rum.

Laura Weiss: For the Holidays: Scream for Boozy Ice Cream Laura Weiss 2011

It was in the Lallah Rookh -- YOU remember her, Mr. Pike?

CHAPTER IX 2010

Mr. Harding got the sail off the Lallah Rookh just the same.

CHAPTER IX 2010

Meanwhile, in America, cookbook author Fanny Farmer devised a recipe for Sultana rolls with Claret sauce, while sophisticated diners at New York's famed Delmonico's restaurant were served a punch called Lalla Rookh, a mixture of ice cream, meringue and rum.

Laura Weiss: For the Holidays: Scream for Boozy Ice Cream Laura Weiss 2011