"夜莺" 是丹麦作家汉斯·克里斯蒂安·安徒生创作的童话故事之一,也被翻译成多种语言,以下是英文版的"夜莺"童话故事原文:
Once upon a time, in a great palace, a Chinese Emperor had a wonderful nightingale in a golden cage. The nightingale sang so beautifully that even the Emperor was moved to tears by its song. The bird's singing brought joy to the hearts of all who heard it, from the lowliest of peasants to the Emperor himself.
The Emperor was so delighted with the nightingale that he made it his personal companion, and it perched at his side while he dined. It sang for him every evening, and the Emperor was truly happy.
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