Portuguese · Intermediate
Adapted from The Nightingale
An emperor discovers the song of a living nightingale, then learns its value after replacing it with a machine.
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Scene 1 · Intermediate
Esta história aconteceu na China, há muitos e muitos anos, quando o imperador e todos os membros de sua corte eram chineses. É melhor contá-la agora, antes que alguém a esqueça.
This story took place in China, many, many years ago, when the emperor and all the members of his court were Chinese. It is best to tell it now, before someone forgets it.
O palácio do imperador era o mais belo do mundo. Construído inteiramente de porcelana, custava uma fortuna, mas era tão frágil que todos precisavam tomar cuidado ao tocar nele. No jardim cresciam flores extraordinárias. Havia pequenos sinos de prata presos a elas, e seu toque chamava a atenção de quem passava. Assim, ninguém deixava de admirar as flores.
The emperor’s palace was the most beautiful in the world. Built entirely of porcelain, it cost a fortune, but it was so fragile that everyone had to be careful when touching it. Extraordinary flowers grew in the garden. Little silver bells were fastened to them, and their ringing caught the attention of passersby. That way, no one failed to admire the flowers.
Tudo naquele jardim impressionava, até mesmo seu tamanho: nem o próprio jardineiro sabia onde ele terminava.
Everything in that garden was impressive, even its size: not even the gardener himself knew where it ended.
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