by
Apostolo Zeno (1669 - 1750)
Sdegno, / ingegno
Language: Italian (Italiano)
Sdegno,
ingegno,
affetti,
inganni,
tutti a' danni
io vi voglio
di una perfida beltà.
Sono augusta; e a piè del soglio
oltraggiato,
disprezzato,
la superba piangerà.
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Contempt,/ wile
Language: English after the Italian (Italiano)
Contempt,
wile,
love,
treachery,
I summon you all
to aid me in ruining
that treacherous beauty.
As empress, I shall see
that haughty woman in tears
at the feet of my outraged,
desecrated, scorned throne.
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