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L'imperatore ama i vestiti nuovi
The emperor loves new clothes
Italian
Molti anni fa vive un imperatore che ama moltissimo i vestiti nuovi. Spende tutti i suoi soldi per comprarli e vuole sempre essere ben vestito. Non si interessa dei soldati e non ama il teatro. Preferisce uscire in carrozza per mostrare a tutti un abito nuovo.
English translation
Many years ago, there lived an emperor who loved new clothes very much. He spent all his money buying them and always wanted to be well dressed. He took no interest in soldiers and did not like the theater. He preferred to ride out in his carriage to show everyone a new outfit.
Italian
Ha una giacca diversa per ogni ora del giorno e passa molto tempo nella stanza dei vestiti. Quando qualcuno lo cerca, la gente dice: «L'imperatore è nella stanza dei vestiti».
English translation
He had a different jacket for every hour of the day and spent a lot of time in the dressing room. When someone looked for him, people said, “The emperor is in the dressing room.”
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