영어로 읽는 고전 _ 엘리너 H. 포터의 폴리애나
"폴리애나"는 엘리너 H. 포터가 20세기 초에 쓴 소설입니다. 이야기는 "기쁨의 게임"이라고 부르는 끊임없이 긍정적인 태도로 삶에 접근하는 낙관적인 어린 소녀 폴리애나 휘티어를 중심으로 전개됩니다. 서사는 아버지의 죽음 이후 그녀가 엄격한 이모인 폴리 해링턴과 함께 살기 위해 도착하면서 시작되며, 희망, 회복력, 그리고 긍정의 변화시키는 힘의 주제가
풍부한 이야기의 무대를 마련합니다.
책의 시작에서, 우리는 조카 폴리애나의 도착에 대해 특이하게 불안해하는 폴리 이모를 만납니다. 첫 장은 폴리 이모를 엄격하고 다소 불친절한 여성으로 묘사하며, 그녀는 거의 알지 못하는 아이를 돌봐야 하는 의무에 부담을 느끼고 있습니다. 대조적으로, 폴리애나는 도전과 이모의 명백한 냉담함에도 불구하고 새로운 삶을 수용하기를 열망하는 밝고 쾌활한 소녀로 소개됩니다. 이야기가 펼쳐지면서, 독자들은 폴리애나와 그녀의 새로운 집 주민들 사이의 역학 관계를 엿볼 수 있으며, 그녀의 특별한 인생관을 정의하는 부드러운 유머와 가슴 아픈 순간들을 맛볼 수 있습니다.
Classics Read in English _ Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
"Pollyanna" by Eleanor H. Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Pollyanna Whittier, an optimistic young girl who approaches life with an unwavering positive attitude, which she refers to as her "glad game." The narrative begins with her arriving to live with her stern aunt, Miss Polly Harrington, after the death of her father, setting the stage for a tale rich with themes of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of positivity.
At the start of the book, we meet Miss Polly, who is uncharacteristically anxious about the arrival of her niece, Pollyanna. The opening chapter paints a picture of Miss Polly as a strict, somewhat unkind woman who feels burdened by the duty of caring for a child she hardly knows. In contrast, Pollyanna is introduced as a bright, cheerful girl who is eager to embrace her new life despite the challenges and the apparent coldness of her aunt. As the narrative unfolds, readers are provided glimpses into the dynamics between Pollyanna and the residents of her new home, offering a taste of the gentle humor and poignant moments that define her exceptional outlook on life.
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Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. But to-day she was hurrying?actually hurrying.
Nancy, washing dishes at the sink, looked up in surprise. Nancy had been working in Miss Polly's kitchen only two months, but already she knew that her mistress did not usually hurry.
“Nancy!”
“Yes, ma'am.” Nancy answered cheerfully, but she still continued wiping the pitcher in her hand.
“Nancy,”?Miss Polly's voice was very stern now?“when I'm talking to you, I wish you to stop your work and listen to what I have to say.”
Nancy flushed miserably. She set the pitcher down at once, with the cloth still about it, thereby nearly tipping it over?which did not add to her composure.
