영어로 읽는 고전 _ 루비 M 아예의 유령 애인
"유령 애인"은 Ruby M. Ayres가 20세기 초에 쓴 로맨스 소설입니다. 이야기는 새해 전야에 신비로운 젊은 여성 Esther Shepstone와 뜻밖의 가슴 아픈 만남을 갖게 된 Micky Mellowes를 중심으로 전개됩니다. 우연한 만남을 통해 Micky는 Esther의 슬픔과 그들 사이에 피어나는 유대감을 이해하려 노력하면서 친절, 사랑, 그리고 자아발견이라는 주제들을 탐구하게 됩니다.
소설의 시작에서 Micky는 새해 전야 계획이 갑자기 취소되어 좋지 않은 기분에 빠져있습니다. 밖에서 들리는 한 소녀의 울음소리에 이끌려, 그는 고양이를 돌보느라 괴로워 보이는 Esther를 만납니다. Esther의 망설임에도 불구하고, Micky는 그녀를 저녁 식사에 초대하고, 그들은 각자의 절망적인 감정을 나누는 진심 어린 대화를 나눕니다.
하지만 이야기는 Micky가 Esther가 자신의 친구 Ashton과 연관되어 있다는 사실을 알게 되면서 반전을 맞이합니다. Ashton은 최근 Esther의 삶에 영향을 미치는 고통스러운 결정을 내린 상태입니다. 이러한 도입부는 Micky가 전개되는 drama 속에서 Esther에 대한 자신의 감정과 씨름하는 로맨틱한 얽힘과 감정적 도전의 이야기를 위한 무대를 마련합니다.
Classics Read in English _ The Phantom Lover by Ruby M. Ayres
"The Phantom Lover" by Ruby M. Ayres is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Micky Mellowes, a man who finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a poignant encounter with a mysterious young woman named Esther Shepstone on New Year's Eve. Their chance meeting leads Micky to explore themes of kindness, love, and self-discovery as he tries to understand Esther's sorrow and their budding connection. At the start of the novel, Micky is in a foul mood after his New Year's Eve plans are abruptly canceled. Drawn by the sound of a girl crying outside, he meets Esther, who initially appears distraught and burdened with a cat she is caring for. Despite her reluctance, Micky invites her to supper, and they share a heartfelt conversation that reveals their mutual feelings of despair. However, the narrative takes a twist when Micky learns that Esther is linked to his friend, Ashton, who has just made a distressing decision that impacts Esther's life. The opening sets the stage for a tale of romantic entanglement and emotional challenges, as Micky grapples with his feelings for Esther amidst the unfolding drama.
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Somewhere out in the night a woman was crying, crying desolately. The sad, rather monotonous sound broke the silence of the street and floated through the open window of a room where Micky Mellowes was wondering how the deuce he should get through the long evening lying before him.
Micky was in a bad temper. It was not often that he was in a bad temper, but he had begun the day by waking with a headache, which was still with him, and which accounted for the wide open window and the breath of icy air which was filling the room and fluttering the curtains; and half an hour ago some people with whom he had been going to dine had rung up and told him that the party was off owing to the sudden death of a relative, thereby leaving the evening long and empty on his hands.
It was New Year’s Eve, too, which made matters a thundering sight worse.
