영어로 읽는 고전 _ 앤드류 랭의 주황색 동화책
"주황색 동화책"은 19세기 후반에 편집되고 수집된 매혹적인 동화 모음집입니다. 이 책은 다양한 문화의 생생한 이야기들을 담고 있으며, 전통적인 민간설화를 용기, 꾀, 도덕성이라는 주제를 기념하는 어린이 친화적인 이야기로 각색했습니다. 각각의 이야기는 판타지와 도덕적 교훈을 조화롭게 섞어, 어린이와 성인 모두에게 즐거운 읽을거리가 됩니다.
이 모음집의 서문에서는 이야기들의 목적과 기원을 설명하며, 아프리카와 아메리카 원주민의 전승을 포함한 다양한 문화의 구전 전통에서 이야기들이 수집되었음을 밝힙니다.
첫 번째 이야기는 센나 마을의 영웅 마코마를 소개합니다. 그는 악어들과 거인들에 맞서며 비범한 힘과 용기를 보여줍니다. 그는 자아발견과 모험의 여정을 시작하며, 강력한 적들을 극복하고 그 과정에서 힘과 동맹자들을 모아갑니다.
이러한 도입부는 뒤이어 나올 매력적인 이야기들의 기조를 잘 보여주며, 독자들을 상상력과 도덕적 가르침이 풍부한 세계로 초대합니다.
Classics Read in English _ The Orange Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
"The Orange Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of enchanting fairy tales compiled and edited during the late 19th century. This volume features vibrant narratives from various cultures, adapting traditional folklore into child-friendly stories that celebrate themes of courage, cunning, and morality. Each tale blends fantasy with moral lessons, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike. At the start of this collection, the preface outlines the purpose and origins of the stories, revealing that they have been gathered from oral traditions across different cultures, including African and Native American lore. The first story introduces Makoma, a hero from the town of Senna, who showcases extraordinary strength and bravery by confronting crocodiles and giants. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, overcoming formidable foes while gathering strength and allies along the way. The opening sets the tone for the captivating tales that follow, inviting readers into a world rich with imagination and moral teachings.
Among the contents
From the Senna (Oral Tradition)
Once upon a time, at the town of Senna on the banks of the Zambesi, was born a child. He was not like other children, for he was very tall and strong; over his shoulder he carried a big sack, and in his hand an iron hammer. He could also speak like a grown man, but usually he was very silent.
One day his mother said to him: ‘My child, by what name shall we know you?’
And he answered: ‘Call all the head men of Senna here to the river’s bank.’ And his mother called the head men of the town, and when they had come he led them down to a deep black pool in the river where all the fierce crocodiles lived.
‘O great men!’ he said, while they all listened, ‘which of you will leap into the pool and overcome the crocodiles?’ But no one would come forward. So he turned and sprang into the water and disappeared.
