Allons does mean "lets go" in modern french.....but a more exact understanding in english would be LET US GO.....as in "go forth"...let us "get down to business". Whitman is pushing the gambit here to incite ACTION from the reader and a strong consideration of what he says following ALLONS.
can i fall asleep to your vioce?
warhead1254 4 months ago
Allons does mean "lets go" in modern french.....but a more exact understanding in english would be LET US GO.....as in "go forth"...let us "get down to business". Whitman is pushing the gambit here to incite ACTION from the reader and a strong consideration of what he says following ALLONS.
bradford71us 5 months ago
Allons is French for "let's go"
drstimple1 1 year ago
what does he mean by the word "Allons" ?
i am having difficulty finding the definition.
withoutthetitle 1 year ago
@withoutthetitle
It's French, and he's saying it incorrectly. It means "go".
Phoenixwind 8 months ago
"I myself am good fortune."
What a gorgeous line.
Dreamer00 1 year ago
This is one of your best! I was feeling drowsy after a few glasses of wine -you just slapped me awake.
Thoughtfulguy68 2 years ago