영어로 읽는 고전 _ 빅터 브리지스의 롱 에이커에서 온 여인
"롱에이커에서 온 여인"(원제: The Lady from Long Acre)은 빅터 브리지스가 20세기 초에 쓴 소설입니다. 이야기는 친근하게 토니라고 불리는 매력적인 안토니 콘웨이 경을 비롯한 흥미로운 인물들을 중심으로 전개됩니다. 토니는 유머와 책임감을 겸비하고 있으며, 그의 제자인 신예 복서 '타이거' 버그와 이사벨이라는 신비로운 젊은 여성도 함께 등장합니다. 플롯은 이들의 상호작용을 통해 전개되며 궁극적으로 충성심, 도덕적 딜레마, 그리고 잠재적인 로맨스의 주제를 암시합니다.
소설의 시작 부분에서, 독자는 토니가 그의 나이 든 이모인 조슬린 부인과 가볍게 대화하는 장면을 통해 그의 장난기 있지만 매력적인 성격을 보게 됩니다. 대화를 통해 토니의 복싱 세계와의 연결고리와 '라이트닝 로페즈'와의 중요한 시합을 준비하는 버그에 대한 그의 포부가 드러납니다. 이야기는 또한 이사벨의 흥미로운 배경을 보여주는데, 그녀는 위태로운 상황에 처해 있다가 런던 거리에서 원치 않는 관심으로부터 토니에 의해 구출됩니다. 이는 그들이 각자의 상황을 헤쳐나가면서 싹트는 우정의 시작을 보여주며, 이야기가 전개됨에 따라 더 많은 복잡성을 암시합니다.
Classics Read in English _ The Lady from Long Acre by Victor Bridges
"The Lady from Long Acre" by Victor Bridges is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a cast of engaging characters including the charismatic Sir Antony Conway, affectionately called Tony, who provides a mix of humor and responsibility, along with his protege, the aspiring boxer 'Tiger' Bugg, and a mysterious young woman named Isabel. The plot emerges through their interactions and ultimately hints at themes of loyalty, moral dilemmas, and potential romance.
At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Tony as he casually engages with Lady Jocelyn, his elderly aunt, showcasing his mischievous yet charming nature. Conversations reveal Tony's connections to the world of boxing and his ambitions for Bugg as he prepares for a crucial fight against 'Lightning Lopez.' The narrative also presents the intriguing background of Isabel, who finds herself in a precarious situation, saved by Tony from unwanted attention on the streets of London. This sets up a budding friendship as they navigate their circumstances, hinting at further complexities as the story unfolds.
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Lady Jocelyn sighed gently and put down her cup on the tea-table.
"I suppose, Tony," she said, "that when one gets to seventy-two, one's conscience begins to decay just as one's body does. I seem to like good people less and immoral and useless ones more. You are the only member of the family it gives me the faintest pleasure to see nowadays."
Sir Antony Raymond Fulk Desmoleyn Conway?Conway Bart., more commonly known as Tony, nodded his head.
"They are rather a stuffy lot the others, aren't they!" he answered cheerfully. "Who's been round to see you?"
"Only Laura and Henry as yet." Lady Jocelyn spoke with some thankfulness.
"Well, that's enough," observed Tony. "Ten minutes with either of them always makes me feel I want to do something improper."
"Allowing for age and infirmity," said Lady Jocelyn, "they have a rather similar effect on me."
Tony laughed. "So you have heard all about my misdeeds?"
