Стихотворение английского поэта Эдварда Лира «Совёнок и Киска» на языке оригинала и в семи переводах на русский язык. The Owl and the Pussy-Cat I The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, «O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!» II Pussy said to the Owl, «You elegant fowl! How charmingly sweet … Читать далее →

Стихотворение английского поэта Эдварда Лира «Уточка и кенгуру» на языке оригинала и в трёх переводах на русский язык. The Duck and the Kangaroo I Said the Duck to the Kangaroo, ‘Good gracious! how you hop! Over the fields and the water too, As if you never would stop! My life is a bore in this nasty pond, And I long to go out in the world beyond! I wish I could hop like you!’ Said the Duck to the Kangaroo. II ‘Please give me a ride on your back!’ Said the Duck to the Kangaroo. ‘I would sit quite still, … Читать далее →