영어로 읽는 고전 _ 앤드류 랭의 라일락 동화책
"라일락 동화책"은 20세기 초에 쓰여진 동화 모음집입니다. 랭의 동화책 시리즈의 일부로, 이 책은 다양한 문화의 민담을 바탕으로 한 매혹적인 이야기들을 담고 있으며, 마법, 모험, 그리고 도덕적 교훈의 요소들을 보여줍니다. 이야기들은 영리한 왕자들, 장난기 많은 요정들, 용감한 동물들과 같은 캐릭터들을 특징으로 하며, 환상적인 이야기와 판타지적 배경을 즐기는 독자들의 관심을 끕니다.
책의 서두에서는 책의 구조와 목적을 소개하며, 다양한 언어와 지역에서 수집된 민담의 편집자이자 각색자로서의 랭의 역할을 강조합니다.
첫 번째 이야기인 "교활한 젊은이"는 모음집의 기조를 잘 보여줍니다. 어머니의 바람을 거역하고 일련의 도둑질에 휘말리게 되는 재치 있고 영리한 젊은 도둑의 여정을 따라갑니다. 그의 여정은 재치, 속임수, 그리고 자신의 선택이 가져오는 결과라는 주제를 드러내며, 이야기는 독자들을 모험과 도덕적 흥미로 가득한 세계로 이끕니다.
매력적인 서문과 그 뒤를 잇는 이야기들은 어린이와 성인 독자 모두를 동화의 매혹적인 세계로 초대합니다.
Classics Read in English _ The Lilac Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
"The Lilac Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. As part of Lang's Fairy Book series, this volume contains a variety of enchanting stories that draw on folklore from different cultures, showcasing elements of magic, adventure, and moral lessons. The tales feature characters such as clever princes, mischievous fairies, and brave animals, appealing to readers who enjoy whimsical narratives and fantastical settings. The opening of the book introduces readers to its structure and purpose, emphasizing Lang's role as the editor and adapter of folklore collected from various languages and regions. The first tale, "The Shifty Lad," sets a tone for the collection, following the journey of a witty and clever young thief who defies his mother's wishes and becomes embroiled in a series of robberies. His journey reveals themes of cleverness, trickery, and the consequences of one's choices, while the narrative draws readers into a world filled with adventure and moral intrigue. The engaging preface and subsequent tales invite young and adult audiences alike into the enchanting realm of fairy tales.
Among the contents
In the land of Erin there dwelt long ago a widow who had an only son. He was a clever boy, so she saved up enough money to send him to school, and, as soon as he was old enough, to apprentice him to any trade that he would choose. But when the time came, he said he would not be bound to any trade, and that he meant to be a thief.
Now his mother was very sorrowful when she heard of this, but she knew quite well that if she tried to stop his having his own way he would only grow more determined to get it. So all the answer she made was that the end of thieves was hanging at the bridge of Dublin, and then she left him alone, hoping that when he was older he might become more sensible.
