Quand J'entendis L'astronome Savant. (Translation) . Poem by Michael Walker
Quand J'entendis L'astronome Savant. (Translation) .
Quand j'entendis l'astronome savant,
Quand les preuves, les chiffres, furent ranges en colonnes devant moi,
Quand on me montra les tableaux et les diagrammes, pour addituionner, diviser, et les mesurer,
Quand j'etais assis et j'entendis faire une conference l'astronome a
beaucoup d'applaudissements dans la salle des conferences, je suis
devenu fatigue et malade,
Jusqu'au moment ou je me levai et je glissai au dehors tout seul,
Dans l'air de nuit mystique et hunide, et de temps en temps,
Je regardai en haut les etoiles.
-' When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer'.
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) .
Typically, Whitman has written this poem in long, relaxed free verse lines. He attended a lecture on astronomy, full of facts and figures that tired him, making him feel ill. He went outside alone and looked up at the stars, which was much better than the lecture. There was perfect silence, not sickening applause, and he was alone.
That is why this poem appeals to me.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
4/25/2024 4:52:20 PM # 1.0.0.1119
A poet is not impressed by the dreary facts about nature around him. He is rather at ease and in harmony with nature itself. Great write by Walt Whitman. Thanks a lot, Michael.
Glad you liked this Rajnish. The credit is all due to Walt Whitman not me.