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Masterpieces of Russian poetry translated and discussed. 1 episode — 1 author — 1 poem. Commentary and reading by a Free Translator Danya Kosyakov.
Many researchers and connoisseurs consider Marina Tsvetáeva as the greatest woman in Russian poetry. The tragic end of her impetuous life is even more shocking then. We will discuss origins of her poetical approach and peculiarities of her style via the poem «Sneak Out» written 1924.
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Sneak out
by Marina Tsvetáeva (1892-1941)
But probably, the best conquest
Against the time and gravitation —
To pass, to left with no impress,
To pass, to left no shade, no mention
On walls...
And may be — by negation
Pick up and? Cross reflections out?
Just: Lermontov through the Caucasia
But sneak out, with no rocks alarmed.
And may be — best and perfect gag is
By finger of Sebastian Bach
To never touch the organ's echo.
Disintegrate, no ashes bulked
The urn...
And may be — by imposture
Pick up and? Leave the latitudes?
Just: by the time above the ocean
Sneak out, left waters undisturbed...
May 14, 1923
Free Translator: a poetry podcast
Masterpieces of Russian poetry translated and discussed. 1 episode — 1 author — 1 poem. Commentary and reading by a Free Translator Danya Kosyakov.
