My translation says "insect" instead of "vermin," but I don't think it changes the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the first line.I like how the sentence is "backloaded"- with the most impactful word at the very end. After scratching your head and asking yourself if you read that right, you are compelled to read on.
My translation says "insect" instead of "vermin," but I don't think it changes the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the first line.
ReplyDeleteI like how the sentence is "backloaded"- with the most impactful word at the very end.
After scratching your head and asking yourself if you read that right, you are compelled to read on.