Song. from the Russian of Pushkin
The song tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a beautiful girl and sings about his feelings for her. The girl's father disapproves of their relationship, but they continue to meet secretly. Eventually, the father discovers their affair and forbids them from seeing each other again. The young man is heartbroken and vows never to love another woman as he did this one.
By George Borrow · First published 1835 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Translation · 176 words
First lines
Hoary man, hateful man!
Gash my frame, burn my frame; / Bold I am, scoff I can / At the sword, at the flame.
Thee as hell I abhor, / And despise heartily; / I another do adore, / And for love of him die.
Gash my frame, burn my frame! -- / Nothing I will tell thee; / Man of age, man of rage, / Him thou'lt ne'er know from me.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes revolve around love and adoration for another person, contrasting with disdain for an older figure.
- Translation — The work is a translation from Russian, indicating a focus on conveying the original text's meaning and style.
- Drama — The emotional intensity and conflict between love and hatred suggest dramatic elements.
Tags
poetry · translation · Russian literature · Pushkin · 19th century · lyric · romanticism · cultural exchange · literary adaptation · melody · themes of love · nature
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Song. from the Russian of Pushkin is listed on Textopian as a poem by George Borrow, dated 1835 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1835 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Translation, Drama, Classical
- Length: 176 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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