本·琼森(BenJonson,约1572年6月11日-1637年8月6日),英格兰文艺复兴剧作家、诗人和演员。他的作品以讽刺剧见长,《福尔蓬奈》(Volpone)和《炼金士》(TheAlchemist)为其代表作,他的抒情诗也很出名。英国诗人,剧作家,评论家。1572年6月11日生于伦敦。主要诗集有《格言诗》、《森林集》、《灌木集》等曾就学于古代史学者坎姆登,并在其资助下到威斯敏斯特学校读书,获得关于希腊、罗马文学的丰富知识。后又博览群书,成为当时学识最渊博的剧作家之一。
给西丽雅
你就只用你的眼睛来给我干杯,
我就用我的眼睛来相酬;
或者就留下一个亲吻在杯边上
我就不会向杯里找酒。
从灵魂深处张开起来的渴嘴
着实想喝到美妙的一口;
可是哪怕由我尝天帝的琼浆,
要我换也不甘把你的放手。
我新近给你送上了一束玫魂花,
与其说诚心拿来孝敬你
不如说让它们有希望得到熏陶,
不会得枯槁以至于委地;
可是你只在花上呼吸了一下,
把它们送回到我的手里;
从此它们就开得叫我闻得到
(不是它们自己而是)你。
(卞之琳译)
When will the moon be clear and bright?
With a cup of wine in my hand, I ask the blue sky.
I dont know what season it would be in the heavens on this night.
I'd like to ride the wind to fly home.
Yet I fear the crystal and jade mansions are much too high and cold for me.
Dancing with my moon-lit shadow
It does not seem like the human world
The moon rounds the red mansion Stoops to silk-pad doors
Shines upon the sleepless Bearing no grudge
Why does the moon tend to be full when people are apart?
People may have sorrow or joy, be near or far apart
The moon may be dim or bright, wax or wane
This has been going on since the beginning of time
May we all be blessed with longevity Though far apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together.