Конкурс "Поединок переводчиков" (на лучший перевод английских стихов - лимериков)
№ 1.
There was
a Young Lady of Niger,
Who smiled
as she rode on a tiger.
They
returned from the ride with the lady inside
And the
smile on the face of the tiger.
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№ 2.
There was
a Young Lady whose nose
Was so long
that it reached to her toes, So she hired an Old Lady, whose conduct was
steady,
To carry
that wonderful nose
| | № 3. There once was a man from Harare,
Who bought a brand new Ferrari. Now the buck and the gnu
And the elephant too Hide away when he goes on safari.
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| № 4. There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! —
Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!"
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| № 5. There was a Young Lady whose chin Resembled the point of a pin;
So she had it made sharp, And purchased a harp,
And played several tunes with her chin.
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