영어로 읽는 고전 _ 앤드류 랭의 진홍색 동화책
"진홍색 동화책"(앤드류 랭 저)은 19세기 후반 저명한 민담 연구가에 의해 편집된 동화 모음집입니다. 이 선집은 헝가리, 러시아, 세르비아의 이야기들을 포함하여 다양한 문화권에서 가져온 이야기들을 어린 독자들을 위해 각색하여 선보입니다. 전반적인 주제는 마법적인 모험, 시련, 그리고 선과 악 사이의 시대를 초월한 전투를 중심으로 하며, 종종 영웅들의 지혜로움과 기만자들의 몰락을 강조합니다.
"진홍색 동화책"의 시작 부분에서, 편집자는 수세기에 걸쳐 구전으로 전해 내려온 이야기들의 기원과 이 모음집의 목적을 개괄하는 서문을 제공합니다. 첫 번째 이야기인 "사랑스러운 일론카"는 결국 아름다운 처녀에게로 이끄는 세 개의 마법의 골풀을 찾아 나서는 왕자를 소개합니다. 하지만 기만적인 돼지치기의 딸이 그의 연인으로 오해받으면서 그의 계획은 어긋나게 되고, 이는 사랑, 배신, 그리고 결국에는 구원이라는 주제들을 부각시키는 일련의 사건들을 촉발합니다.
이 서사는 모음집 전반에 걸쳐 나타나는 모험과 도덕적 교훈의 조화를 잘 보여주며, 동화의 마법으로 독자들을 사로잡습니다.
Classics Read in English _ The Crimson Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
"The Crimson Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales edited by the well-known folklorist during the late 19th century. This anthology features a diverse array of stories drawn from various cultures, including Hungarian, Russian, and Servian tales, which have been adapted for young audiences. The overarching theme revolves around magical adventures, trials, and the timeless battle between good and evil, often highlighting the cunning of heroes and the downfalls of deceivers. At the start of "The Crimson Fairy Book," the editor provides a preface that outlines the purpose of the collection and addresses the origins of the stories, which have been passed down through oral tradition over many centuries. The opening story, "Lovely Ilonka," introduces a prince who embarks on a quest to find three magical bulrushes that ultimately lead him to a beautiful maiden. However, his plans go awry when a deceitful swineherd's daughter is mistaken for his beloved, setting off a series of events that highlight themes of love, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption. This narrative exemplifies the blend of adventure and moral lessons found throughout the collection, engaging readers with fairy tale magic.
Among the contents
There was once a king’s son who told his father that he wished to marry.
“No, no!” said the king; “you must not be in such a hurry. Wait till you have done some great deed. My father did not let me marry till I had won the golden sword you see me wear.”
The prince was much disappointed, but he never dreamed of disobeying his father, and he began to think with all his might what he could do. It was no use staying at home, so one day he wandered out into the world to try his luck, and as he walked along he came to a little hut in which he found an old woman crouching over the fire.
“Good evening, mother. I see you have lived long in this world; do you know anything about the three bulrushes?”
“Yes, indeed, I’ve lived long and been much about in the world, but I have never seen or heard anything of what you ask. Still, if you will wait till to-morrow I may be able to tell you something.”
