Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The Italian Cross [итальянский Крест] By Mikhail Arkadyevich Svetlov (1903 - 1964) Comments
Rating: ★0.0
A ‘translation' by Keith Johnson
There was a black cross on his chest
No engraving, no design, no patina:
...
Read full text
Best Poems
Best Member Poems
Best Classical Poems
New Poems
New Poets
Best Member Poets
Best Classical Poets
Explore Poems
Explore Poets
Poem Of The Day
Love Poems
Baby Poems
Death Poems
Sad Poems
Birthday Poems
Wedding Poems
Nature Poems
Sorry Poems
Hero Poems
Poetry E-Books
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...
8/1/2025 4:59:59 PM # 1.0.0
I'm sorry, but this translation is extremly incorrect and changes the original meaning of the whole verses. For example, in the second verse the hero asks the Italian what does the boy from the Neapol need in the Russian steppes. One of the most iconic phrases from this poem was also translated incorrectly: it should be I shoot and there is no justice that is more just than my bullet.