Albert Einstein 59 - anti- Semitism Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Albert Einstein 59 - anti- Semitism
The period of Dr. Albert Einstein's life in Berlin
Were the most happening, fruitful and creative years!
When the Eclipse expedition of 1919 was broadcasted,
Overnight, Einstein's popularity catapulted to a high level.
He became a celebrity scientist of great value and merit!
But like in every life story of a great personality,
There is one side which reveals hard times of struggle,
Oppositions, condemnation and rivalry!
Dr. Einstein was attacked for being a Jew,
The anti-Semites reproached his work as ‘Jewish Science'!
At first, Dr. Einstein ignored these verbal attacks,
Harsh insinuations and outrageous criticism.
But when his dedicated work of ‘The Theory of Relativity'
Was attacked most unscrupulously,
He began to voice his opinion in public.
By late 1920's, the anti-Semitism in Germany increased,
Dr. Einstein called it as 'Anti Relativity Company'!
After he had delivered two lectures in Berlin Philharmonic Hall,
His rivals charged him with plagiarism and distributed
Anti-Semitic leaflets and Swastika labels, outside the hall.
Time had arrived to repudiate the attacks made on his theory.
Dr Einstein gave back his enemies and the trouble makers
By issuing a statement in the newspapers and in a lecture.
Such events created a bitter taste among physicists,
Einstein's fans were afraid that he would leave Germany for good!
A Biographical Poem
I just did some searching online for 'practical uses of relavity theories' and found these uses listed/suggested: GPS, solar cells, lasers. nuclear energy e.g. atomic bombs ...
So, is Mankind better off due to Enstein's work? Hmm? Back to the poem.
Does MY life story of a great personality, There is one side which reveals hard times of struggle,
Hey, come back here, comment! Does MY life story 'reveals hard times of struggle'? Yikes! ! ,
(cont.) , according to my online research, did not adhere closely to the Jewish religion and did on favor a Jewish state (Israel) .
It may have been anti-Semitism which Einstein was caught in, and he was born 'into' an Ashkenazi Jewish family, but he....
Thanks for the 'poem' and Poet's Notes, Geeta, aka TT. Are you working on a doctorate in Einstein studies? ?
(lost my comment) ..This 'A Biographical Poem' LOOKS, physically, like a poem, but, t'll say, instead, it's a nice essay. . 3 stars. : ) bri
[[ From the poem: 'Einstein's fans were afraid that he would leave Germany for good! ' ]] AND HE DID! ! bri : )
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I would like to translate this poem
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6/2/2024 4:06:55 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Prolific piece.....thank u dear poetess.