AN English Prof Translates Elon Musk Classical Chinese Poem

November 9, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Annandale Campus English Professor, Dr. Yuemin He, translated this classical Chinese poem, which went viral on the internet when Elon Musk posted it on Twitter and Weibo on Nov. 1. The poem has left Elon Musk’s followers puzzling over its content and intent. As trivial as it may appear to non-fans, the poem itself is worth reading because it has a lasting poetic appeal.

Click here to read and hear the poem in both Chinese and English.

Submitted by:
Dr. Yuemin He, AN-English Professor, YHe@nvcc.edu