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Scene 1 · Intermediate
L'imperatore ama i vestiti nuovi
The emperor loves new clothes
Italian
Molti anni fa viveva un imperatore che amava tanto i vestiti nuovi da spendere tutto il suo denaro per comprarli. La sua più grande ambizione era essere sempre elegante. Non si interessava ai soldati e non trovava divertente andare a teatro: preferiva uscire in carrozza per mostrare a tutti un abito nuovo.
English translation
Many years ago, there lived an emperor who loved new clothes so much that he spent all his money buying them. His greatest ambition was always to look elegant. He was not interested in soldiers and did not find going to the theater entertaining: he preferred to ride out in his carriage to show everyone a new outfit.
Italian
Aveva una giacca diversa per ogni ora del giorno. Di un altro sovrano si sarebbe potuto dire: «È nel suo studio privato». Di lui, invece, si diceva: «L'imperatore è nel suo guardaroba».
English translation
He had a different jacket for every hour of the day. Of another ruler, one might have said, “He is in his private study.” Of him, people said, “The emperor is in his dressing room.”
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