李商隐·《贾生》英译

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可怜夜半虚前席，不问苍生问鬼神。

Jia Sheng

Li Shangyin

At the royal hall, the courtier again was given a favor rare,

For Jia was so learned and his talents were without compare.

Pity that with most attentive ears for an answer at midnight,

The emperor enquired about gods, not into people’s welfare.

（陈君朴 编译）