Category: Poetry
Rhymes from the Russian
The chief merit the Translator claims for this little effort is “faithfulness of translation.” He has endeavoured to translate every word and every thought of the Russian writer, and to avoid additions.
Chapters
1. Part 1
The chief merit the Translator claims for this little effort is “faithfulness of translation.” He has endeavoured to translate every word and every thought of the Russian writer...
2. Part 2Secretly the mighty Kazbek At this warning shook, And, in trouble, towards the nor’ward Cast a hurried look. As he looks, in perturbation, Filled with anxious care, He beholds a...
3. Part 3I would kiss you, lover true! But I fear the moon may spy; Little bright stars watch us too. Little star might fall from sky To the blue sea, telling all! To the oars the sea wi...