英訳版「造反無理、革命有罪」
「造反無理、革命有罪」を gemini に翻訳させてみた。なかなかに優秀なように思えたので、ここに掲げることにした。 訂正はごくわずかにおさえた。 To capture the original text’s rich blend of 1970s Japanese New Left jargon, literary critique, subcultural slang, and surrealist tone, here is the full English translation of the essay. Title Rebellion is Futile, Revolution is Guilty Misstep (1) [Note 1] The title is a parody of Chairman Mao’s brilliant citation of Marx: "Rebellion is justified, revolution is blameless." Chairman Mao brought vitality to all of Marx’s writings and actions, succinctly summarizing the pride of his spirit—which remained consistent despite superficial differences—into a meaningful slogan. This is Blanqui within Marx, and Mao Zedong within Blanqui. "Rebellion" was originally a word with negative connotations, but by linking it with "justified" (have reason), it was made into the holy word of the Chinese Revolution. Hence, my conclusion: Mao Zedong, in his linguistic sensibility, is a surrealist. Today, I...