《幻梦中的人群和其他的诗歌》华文教育丛书2.pdfVIP

英文名著3000 本 Phantasmagoria and Other Poems by Lewis Carroll PHANTASMAGORIA 1 英文名著3000 本 CANTO I - The Trystyng ONE winter night, at half-past nine, Cold, tired, and cross, and muddy, I had come home, too late to dine, And supper, with cigars and wine, Was waiting in the study. There was a strangeness in the room, And Something white and wavy Was standing near me in the gloom - I took it for the carpet-broom Left by that careless slavey. But presently the Thing began To shiver and to sneeze: On which I said Come, come, my man! Thats a most inconsiderate plan. Less noise there, if you please! 2 英文名著3000 本 Ive caught a cold, the Thing replies, Out there upon the landing. I turned to look in some surprise, And there, before my very eyes, A little Ghost was standing! He trembled when he caught my eye, And got behind a chair. How came you here, I said, and why? I never saw a thing so shy. Come out! Dont shiver there! He said Id gladly tell you how, And also tell you why; But (here he gave a little bow) Youre in so bad a temper now, Youd think it all a lie. And as to being in a fright, 3 英文名著3000 本 Allow me to remark That Ghosts have just as good a right In every way, to fear the light, As Men to fear the dark. No plea, said I, can well excuse Such cowardice in you: For Ghosts can visit when they choose, Whereas we Humans cant refuse To grant the interview. He said A flutter of alarm Is not unnatural, is it? I really feared you meant some harm: But, now I see that you are calm, Let me explain my visit. Houses are classed, I beg to state,