Thread: Azorín "El Escritor": More help please =D

Here is another line and its context that I am having trouble with. Any help is greatly appreciated

Once again the sentence in question is in blue.

De rato en rato me tumbo en un diván y contemplo el cielo, añil y ceniza. ¿ Y por qué había de saltar de improviso el evento impensado? Trabajemos día tras día ¿Dónde está nuestro Leteo? En el afán diario. O acaso, a través de la obra hacemos ese dolor más delicado.

Thanks again to all that can help out

Hi spansih heather, this apparently comes from a poem and rhymes therefore you should take that into account when doing the translation. I think a good option can be :

Why shall the unthought off event jump by surprise?

Just a thougth...i hope it helps

Yep, I think Sergio's translation is good, since the poem is talking about daily routine. Why would the unexpected happen? We work everyday, our paradise are our daily efforts.

Thanks for your input and help on this tricky subject matter. I really appreciate it ;->