The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Tobias Smollett

토비아스 스몰렛의 페레그린 피클의 모험

토비아스 스몰렛(Tobias Smollett) 지음

디즈비즈북스 2023년 08월 14일 출간

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<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 토비아스 스몰렛의 페레그린 피클의 모험
"The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"은 스코틀랜드 작가 Tobias Smollett이 쓴 또 다른 피카레스크 소설이다. 주인공인 Peregrine Pickle이 경험하는 희극적이고 풍자적인 모험을 그려내고 있다.
1751년에 출판된 "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"은 주인공인 젊고 충동적인 귀족 Peregrine Pickle의 삶과 모험을 중심으로 이야기가 전개된다. 이 소설은 편지와 등장인물 간의 서신을 통해 서사가 전달되는 서간 형식으로 쓰여졌다.

Peregrine Pickle의 무모한 행동은 그를 런던의 사회나 시골, 해외 등 다양한 환경을 경험하도록 한다. 이 소설은 주인공이 사회적 관습, 정치적인 문제나 인간의 본성에 대해 고민하고, 당시의 사회적 환경을 유머러스하고 재치있게 풍자하고 있다.

Peregrine Pickle은 결함이 있는 사람이고, 때로는 뻔뻔스러운 캐릭터로 묘사되고 있으며, 그가 부딪히는 문제가 많은 상황들을 재미있게 그려내고 있다. 소설은 가족의 역할이나 계급의 분열, 사랑, 부패한 사회와 같은 주제들을 다루고 있다.
"The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"은 또한 Smollett의 의학적 지식과 건강에 관련 주제에 대해 포함하고 있어 작가의 의학적 지식이 강조되기도 하는 점이 스몰렛 소설의 특징이라고 할 수 있다.
전반적으로 "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"은 18세기 피카레스크 문학의 중요한 작품으로 알려져 있으며 Smollett의 풍자적 스토리텔링 기술과 당대의 사회와 문화에 대한 통찰력을 제공하는 생생한 캐릭터와 장면을 만드는 능력을 보여주는 소설이라고 할 수 있다.

<Classics to read in English _ The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Tobias Smollett>
"The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" is another picaresque novel by Scottish writer Tobias Smollett. It depicts the comical and satirical adventures experienced by the protagonist, Peregrine Pickle.
Published in 1751, "The Adventures of
"The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" also includes Smollett's medical knowledge and health-related topics, so it is a characteristic of Smollett's novels that the author's medical knowledge is emphasized.
Overall, "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" is considered an important work of 18th-century picaresque literature, a novel that demonstrates Smollett's satirical storytelling skills and ability to create vivid characters and scenes that provide insight into contemporary society and culture.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I.
An Account of Mr. Gamaliel Pickle-The Disposition of his Sister described-He yields to her Solicitations, and returns to the Country.
CHAPTER II.
He is made acquainted with the Characters of Commodore Trunnion and his Adherents-Meets with them by Accident, and contracts an Intimacy with that Commander.
CHAPTER III.
Mrs. Grizzle exerts herself in finding a proper Match for her Brother; who is accordingly introduced to the young Lady, whom he marries in due Season.
CHAPTER IV.
The Behaviour of Mrs. Grizzle at the Wedding, with an Account of the Guests.
CHAPTER V.
Mrs. Pickle assumes the Reins of Government in her own Family-Her Sister-in-law undertakes an Enterprise of great Moment, but is for some time diverted from her Purpose by a very interesting Consideration.
CHAPTER VI.
Mrs. Grizzle is indefatigable in gratifying her Sister's Longings-Peregrine is born, and managed contrary to the Directions and Remonstrances of his Aunt, who is disgusted upon that account, and resumes the Plan which she had before rejected.
CHAPTER VII.
Divers Stratagems are invented and put in practice, in order to overcome the obstinacy of Trunnion, who, at length, is teased and tortured into the Noose of Wedlock.
CHAPTER VIII.
Preparations are made for the Commodore's Wedding, which is delayed by an Accident that hurried him the Lord knows whither.
CHAPTER IX.
He is found by Lieutenant-Reconducted to his own House-Married to Mrs. Grizzle, who meets with a small misfortune in the Night, and asserts her Prerogative next Morning, in consequence of which her Husband's Eye is endangered.
CHAPTER X.
The Commodore being in some cases restive, his Lady has recourse to Artifice in the Establishment of her Throne-She exhibits Symptoms of Pregnancy, to the unspeakable joy of Trunnion, who, nevertheless, is balked in his expectation.
CHAPTER XI.
Mrs. Trunnion erects a Tyranny in the Garrison, while her Husband conceives an affection for his Nephew Perry, who manifests a peculiarity of disposition even in his tender years.
CHAPTER XII.
Peregrine is sent to a boarding-school-Becomes remarkable for his Genius and Ambition.
CHAPTER XIII.
The Commodore takes Peregrine under his own care-The Boy arrives at the Garrison-Is strangely received by his own Mother-Enters into a Confederacy with Hatchway and Pipes, and executes a couple of waggish Enterprises upon his Aunt.
CHAPTER XIV.
He is also, by their device, engaged in an Adventure with the Exciseman, who does not find his Account in his own Drollery.
CHAPTER XV.
The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School.
CHAPTER XVI.
Peregrine distinguishes himself among his School-fellows, exposes his Tutor, and attracts the particular Notice of the Master.
CHAPTER XVII.
He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener-Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
CHAPTER XVIII.
He inquires into the Situation of this young Lady, with whom he is enamoured-Elopes from School-Is found by the Lieutenant, conveyed to Winchester, and sends a Letter with a copy of verses to his Mistress.
CHAPTER XIX.
His Messenger meets with a Misfortune, to which he applies a very extraordinary Expedient that is attended with strange Consequences.
CHAPTER XX.
Peregrine is summoned to attend his Uncle-Is more and more hated by his own Mother-Appeals to his Father, whose Condescension is defeated by the Dominion of his Wife.
CHAPTER XXI.
Trunnion is enraged at the conduct of Pickle-Peregrine resents the Injustice of his Mother, to whom he explains his Sentiments in a Letter-Is entered at the University of Oxford, where he signalizes himself as a Youth of an enterprising Genius.
CHAPTER XXII.
He is insulted by his Tutor, whom he lampoons-Makes a considerable Progress in Polite Literature; and, in an Excursion to Windsor, meets with Emilia by accident, and is very coldly received.
CHAPTER XXIII.
After sundry unsuccessful Efforts, he finds means to come to an Explanation with his Mistress; and a Reconciliation ensues.
CHAPTER XXIV.
He achieves an Adventure at the Assembly, and quarrels with his Governor.
CHAPTER XXV.
He receives a Letter from his Aunt, breaks with the Commodore, and disobliges the Lieutenant, who, nevertheless, undertakes his Cause.
CHAPTER XXVI.
He becomes Melancholy and Despondent-Is favoured with the condescending Letter from his Uncle-Reconciles himself to his Governor, and sets out with Emilia and her Friend for Mrs. Gauntlet's House.
CHAPTER XXVII.
They meet with a dreadful Alarm on the Road-Arrive at their Journey's end-Peregrine is introduced to Emily's Brother-These two young Gentlemen misunderstand each other-Pickle departs for the Garrison.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Peregrine is overtaken by Mr. Gauntlet, with whom he fights a Duel, and contracts an intimate Friendship-He arrives at the Garrison, and finds his Mother as implacable as ever-He is insulted by his Brother Gam, whose Preceptor he disciplines with a Horsewhip.
CHAPTER XXIX.
He projects a plan of Revenge, which is executed against the Curate.
CHAPTER XXX.
Mr. Sackbut and his Pupil conspire against Peregrine, who, being apprised of their Design by his Sister, takes measures for counterworking their Scheme, which is executed by mistake upon Mr. Gauntlet-this young Soldier meets with a cordial reception from the Commodore, who generously decoys him into his own interest.
CHAPTER XXXI.
The two young Gentlemen display their talents for Gallantry, in the course of which they are involved in a ludicrous circumstance of Distress, and afterwards take Vengeance on the Author of their Mishap.
CHAPTER XXXII.
The Commodore sends a Challenge to Gamaliel, and is imposed upon by a waggish invention of the Lieutenant, Peregrine, and Gauntlet.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Peregrine takes leave of his Aunt and Sister-Sets out from the Garrison-Parts with his Uncle and Hatchway on the Road, and with his Governor arrives in safety at Dover.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
He adjusts the Method of his Correspondence with Gauntlet; meets by accident with an Italian Charlatan, and a certain Apothecary, who proves to be a noted Character.
CHAPTER XXXV.
He embarks for France-Is overtaken by a Storm-Is surprised with the Appearance of Pipes-Lands at Calais, and has an Affray with the Officers at the Custom-house.
CHAPTER XXXVI.
He makes a fruitless Attempt in Gallantry-Departs for Boulogne, where he spends the evening with certain English Exiles.
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Proceeds for the Capital-Takes up his Lodging at Bernay, where he is overtaken by Mr. Hornbeck, whose Head he longs to fortify.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
They set out in company, breakfast at Abbeville, dine at Amiens and, about eleven o'clock, arrive at Chantilly where Peregrine executes a Plan which he had concerted upon Hornbeck.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
He is involved in an Adventure at Paris, and taken prisoner by the City Guard-Becomes acquainted with a French Nobleman, who introduces him in the Beau Monde.
CHAPTER XL.
Acquires a distinct Idea of the French Government-Quarrels with a Mousquetaire, whom he afterwards fights and vanquishes, after having punished him for interfering in his amorous Recreations.
CHAPTER XLI.
Mr. Jolter threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he promises to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity of his Passions-He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the British Ambassador.
CHAPTER XLII.
Peregrine resolves to return to England-Is diverted with the odd Characters of two of his Countrymen, with whom he contracts an acquaintance in the Apartments of the Palais Royal.
CHAPTER XLIII.
He introduces his new Friends to Mr. Jolter, with whom the Doctor enters into a Dispute upon Government, which had well nigh terminated in open War.
CHAPTER XLIV.
The Doctor prepares an Entertainment in the Manner of the Ancients, which is attended with divers ridiculous Circumstances.
CHAPTER XLV.
The Painter is persuaded to accompany Pickle to a Masquerade in Woman's Apparel--Is engaged in a troublesome Adventure, and, with his Companion, conveyed to the Bastille.
CHAPTER XLVI.
By the Fidelity of Pipes, Jolter is informed of his Pupil's fate-Confers with the Physician-Applies to the Ambassador, who, with great difficulty, obtains the Discharge of the Prisoners on certain Conditions.
CHAPTER XLVII.
Peregrine makes himself Merry at the Expense of the Painter, who curses his Landlady, and breaks with the Doctor.
CHAPTER XLVIII.
Pallet conceives a hearty Contempt for his Fellow-traveller, and attaches himself to Pickle, who, nevertheless, persecutes him with his mischievous Talent upon the Road to Flanders.
CHAPTER XLIX.
Nor is the Physician sacred from his Ridicule-They reach Arras, where our Adventurer engages in Play with two French Officers, who, next Morning, give the Landlord an interesting Proof of their Importance.
CHAPTER L.
Peregrine moralizes upon their Behaviour, which is condemned by the Doctor, and defended by the Governor-They arrive in safety at Lisle, dine at an Ordinary, visit the Citadel-The Physician quarrels with a North Briton, who is put in Arrest.
CHAPTER LI.
Pickle engages with a Knight of Malta, in a Conversation upon the English Stage, which is followed by a Dissertation on the Theatres of the Ancients, by the Doctor.
CHAPTER LII.
An Adventure happens to Pipes, in consequence of which he is dismissed from Peregrine's Service-The whole Company set out for Ghent, in the Diligence-Our Hero is captivated by a Lady in that Carriage-Interests her spiritual Director in his behalf.
CHAPTER LIII.
He makes some Progress in her Affections-Is interrupted by a Dispute between Jolter and the Jew-Appeases the Wrath of the Capuchin, who procures for him an interview with his fair Enslaver, in which he finds himself deceived.
CHAPTER LIV.
He makes another Effort to towards the Accomplishment of his Wish, which is postponed by a strange Accident.
CHAPTER LV.
They depart from Ghent-Our Hero engages in a Political Dispute with his Mistress, whom he offends, and pacifies with Submission-He practises an Expedient to detain the Carriage at Alost, and confirms the Priest in his Interest.
CHAPTER LVI.
The French Coquette entraps the Heart of the Jew, against whom Pallet enters into a Conspiracy, by which Peregrine is again disappointed, and the Hebrew's Incontinence exposed.
CHAPTER LVII.
Pallet endeavouring to unravel the Mystery of the Treatment he had received, falls out of the Frying-pan into the Fire.
CHAPTER LVIII.
Peregrine, almost distracted with his Disappointment, conjures the fair Fleming to permit his Visits at Brussels-She withdraws from his Pursuit.
CHAPTER LIX.
Peregrine meets with Mrs. Hornbeck, and is consoled for his Loss-His Valet-de-chambre is embroiled with her Duenna, whom, however, he finds means to appease.
CHAPTER LX.
Hornbeck is informed of his Wife's Adventure with Peregrine, for whom he prepares a Stratagem, which is rendered ineffectual by the Information of Pipes-The Husband is ducked for his Intention, and our Hero apprehended by the Patrol.
CHAPTER LXI.
Peregrine is released-Jolter confounded at his mysterious Conduct-A Contest happens between the Poet and Painter, who are reconciled by the Mediation of their Fellow-Travellers.
CHAPTER LXII.
The Travellers depart for Antwerp, at which place the Painter gives a loose to his Enthusiasm.
CHAPTER LXIII.
Peregrine artfully foments a Quarrel between Pallet and the Physician, who fight a Duel on the Ramparts.
CHAPTER LXIV.
The Doctor exults in his Victory-They set out for Rotterdam, where they are entertained by two Dutch Gentlemen in a Yacht, which is overturned in the Maese, to the manifest hazard of the Painter's Life-They spend the Evening with their Entertainers, and next Day visit a Cabinet of Curiosities.
CHAPTER LXV.
They proceed to the Hague; from whence they depart for Amsterdam, where they see a Dutch Tragedy-Visit the Music-house, in which Peregrine quarrels with the Captain of a Man-of-War-They pass through Haerlem, in their way to Leyden-Return to Rotterdam, where the Company separates, and our Hero, with his Attendants, arrive in safety at Harwich.
CHAPTER LXVI.
Peregrine delivers his Letters of Recommendation at London, and returns to the Garrison, to the unspeakable joy of the Commodore and his whole Family.
CHAPTER LXVII.
Sees his Sister happily married-Visits Emilia, who receives him according to his Deserts.
CHAPTER LXVIII.
He attends his Uncle with great Affection during a Fit of Illness-Sets out again for London-Meets with his Friend Godfrey, who is prevailed upon to accompany him to Bath; on the Road to which Place they chance to Dine with a Person who entertains them with a curious Account of a certain Company of Adventurers.
CHAPTER LXIX.
Godfrey executes a Scheme at Bath, by which a whole Company of Sharpers is ruined.
CHAPTER LXX.
The two Friends eclipse all their Competitors in Gallantry, and practise a pleasant Project of Revenge upon the Physicians of the Place.
CHAPTER LXXI.
Peregrine humbles a noted Hector, and meets with a strange Character at the House of a certain Lady.
CHAPTER LXXII.
He cultivates an Acquaintance with the Misanthrope, who favours him with a short Sketch of his own History.
CHAPTER LXXIII.
Peregrine arrives at the Garrison, where he receives the last Admonitions of Commodore Trunnion, who next Day resigns his Breath, and is buried according to his own Directions-Some Gentlemen in the Country make a fruitless Attempt to accommodate Matters betwixt Mr. Gamaliel Pickle and his eldest Son.
CHAPTER LXXIV.
The young Gentleman, having settled his domestic Affairs, arrives in London, and sets up a gay Equipage-He meets with Emilia, and is introduced to her Uncle.
CHAPTER LXXV.
He prosecutes his Design upon Emilia with great Art and Perseverance.
CHAPTER LXXVI.
He prevails upon Emilia to accompany him to a Masquerade, makes a treacherous Attempt upon her Affection, and meets with a deserved Repulse.
CHAPTER LXXVII.
He endeavours to Reconcile himself to his Mistress, and Expostulates with the Uncle, who forbids him the House.
CHAPTER LXXVIII.
He projects a violent Scheme, in consequence of which he is involved in a most fatiguing Adventure, which greatly tends towards the Augmentation of his Chagrin.
CHAPTER LXXIX.
Peregrine sends a Message to Mrs. Gauntlet, who rejects his Proposal-He repairs to the Garrison.
CHAPTER LXXX.
He returns to London, and meets with Cadwallader, who entertains him with many curious Particulars-Crabtree sounds the Duchess, and undeceives Pickle, who, by an extraordinary Accident, becomes acquainted with another Lady of Quality.
CHAPTER LXXXI.
THE MEMOIRS OF A LADY OF QUALITY.
CHAPTER LXXXII.
He persuades Cadwallader to assume the Character of a Magician, in which he acquires a great Share of Reputation, by his Responses to three Females of Distinction, who severally consult the Researches of his Art.
CHAPTER LXXXIII.
Peregrine and his friend Cadwallader proceed in the Exercise of the Mystery of Fortune-telling, in the course of which they achieve various Adventures.
CHAPTER LXXXIV.
The Conjurer and his Associate execute a Plan of Vengeance against certain Infidels who pretend to despise their Art; and Peregrine achieves an Adventure with a young Nobleman.
CHAPTER LXXXV.
Peregrine is celebrated as a Wit and Patron, and proceeds to entertain himself at the Expense of whom it did concern.
CHAPTER LXXXVI.
Peregrine receives a letter from Hatchway, in consequence of which he repairs to the Garrison, and performs the last Offices to his Aunt-He is visited by Mr. Gauntlet, who invites him to his Marriage.
CHAPTER LXXXVII.
Peregrine sets out for the Garrison, and meets with a Nymph of the Road, whom he takes into Keeping, and metamorphoses into a fine Lady.
CHAPTER LXXXVIII.
He is visited by Pallet-Contracts an Intimacy with a Newmarket Nobleman, and is by the Knowing Ones taken in.
CHAPTER LXXXIX.
He is taken into the Protection of a great Man-Sets up for a Member of Parliament-Is disappointed in his Expectation, and finds himself egregiously outwitted.
CHAPTER XC.
Peregrine commences Minister's Dependant-Meets by Accident with Mrs. Gauntlet-And descends gradually in the Condition of Life.
CHAPTER XCI.
Cadwallader acts the part of a Comforter to his Friend; and in his turn is consoled by Peregrine, who begins to find himself a most egregious Dupe.
CHAPTER XCII.
He is indulged with a second Audience by the Minister, of whose Sincerity he is convinced-His Pride and Ambition revive, and again are mortified.
CHAPTER XCIII.
Peregrine commits himself to the Public, and is admitted Member of a College of Authors.
CHAPTER XCIV.
Further proceedings of the College.
CHAPTER XCV.
The young Gentleman is introduced to a Virtuoso of the first Order, and commences Yelper.
CHAPTER XCVI.
Peregrine, finding himself neglected by Sir Steady Steerwell, expostulates with him in a Letter; in consequence of which he is forbid his House, loses his Pension, and incurs the charge of Lunacy.
CHAPTER XCVII.
He writes against the Minister, by whose Instigation he is arrested, and moves himself by habeas corpus into the Fleet.
CHAPTER XCVIII.
Pickle seems tolerably well reconciled to his Cage; and is by the Clergyman entertained with the Memoirs of a Noted Personage, whom he sees by accident in the Fleet.
CHAPTER XCIX.
He is surprised with the Appearance of Hatchway and Pipes, who take up their Habitation in his Neighbourhood, contrary to his Inclination and express Desire.
CHAPTER C.
These Associates commit an Assault upon Crabtree, for which they are banished from the Fleet-Peregrine begins to feel the effects of Confinement.
CHAPTER CI.
He receives an unexpected Visit; and the Clouds of Misfortune begin to separate.
CHAPTER CII.
Peregrine reconciles himself to the Lieutenant, and renews his Connection with Society-Divers Plans are projected in his behalf, and he has occasion to exhibit a remarkable Proof of Self-denial.
CHAPTER CIII.
He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is interrupted by a very unexpected Event.
CHAPTER CIV.
Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet-He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
CHAPTER CV.
He performs the last Offices to his Father, and returns to London, upon a very interesting Design.
CHAPTER CVI.
He enjoys an interview with Emilia, and makes himself ample Amends for all the Mortifications of his Life.

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요약
Peregrine Pickle"은 주인공인 젊고 충동적인 귀족 Peregrine Pickle의 삶과 모험을 중심으로 이야기가 전개된다. 이 소설은 편지와 등장인물 간의 서신을 통해 서사가 전달되는 서간 형식으로 쓰여졌다.

Peregrine Pickle의 무모한 행동은 그를 런던의 사회나 시골, 해외 등 다양한 환경을 경험하도록 한다. 이 소설은 주인공이 사회적 관습, 정치적인 문제나 인간의 본성에 대해 고민하고, 당시의 사회적 환경을 유머러스하고 재치있게 풍자하고 있다.

Peregrine Pickle은 결함이 있는 사람이고, 때로는 뻔뻔스러운 캐릭터로 묘사되고 있으며, 그가 부딪히는 문제가 많은 상황들을 재미있게 그려내고 있다. 소설은 가족의 역할이나 계급의 분열, 사랑, 부패한 사회와 같은 주제들을 다루고 있다.
Summary
"Peregrine Pickle" revolves around the life and adventures of the main character, Peregrine Pickle, a young and impulsive aristocrat.

Peregrine Pickle's reckless behavior leads him to experience various environments, such as London society, the countryside, and abroad. In this novel, the main character agonizes over social customs, political issues, and human nature, and satirizes the social environment of the time in a humorous and witty way.

Peregrine Pickle is portrayed as a flawed, sometimes brash character, and he makes fun of the troublesome situations he finds himself in. The novel deals with themes such as family roles, class divisions, love, and corrupt societies.

출판사 서평

고전을 읽는 다는 것은 우리 보다 앞선 세대를 살아간 위인과 작가들과 교제를 하는 것이다. 우리 보다 훌륭한 삶을 살다 간 사람들을 만나고 교제하는 시간이고 공간이다. 이를 통해 당대의 삶, 사회, 역사. 사상, 철학 등을 만날 수 있고 그것을 기반으로 우리는 삶, 일, 인간, 세상, 우주에 대해 교훈을 얻고 그들보다 더 나은 인간이 될 수 있는 기회를 가지는 것이다.

이 책은 영국 작가 토비아스 스몰렛(Tobias Smollett)의 작품으로 오늘날에도 중요한 메시지를 주는 고전을 메타버스 시대에 맞추어 전자책으로 새롭게 출판을 하는 것은, 누구나 어디서, 편리하게 스마트폰이나 테블릿 등 디지털 기기로 읽을 수 있도록 하기 위해서다.

고전 작품을 원서로 구매해 읽기는 원하는 독자들이 있다. 하지만 원서를 구입하는데 시간이 많이 소요되고 비용도 꽤 든다. 독자들의 이러한 문제를 해결하고 원할 때 쉽게 빨리 구매해 언제 어디서나 읽을 수 있도록 전자책으로 출판하였다.

To read the classics is to have fellowship with great men and writers who lived a generation before us. It is a time and space to meet and fellowship with people who have lived a better life than ours. Through this, the life, society, and history of the time. We can meet ideologies and philosophies, and based on them, we have the opportunity to learn lessons about life, work, humans, the world, and the universe and become better human beings than them.

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저자(글) 토비아스 스몰렛(Tobias Smollett)

Tobias George Smollett(1721-1771)은 스코틀랜드에서 태어나 글래스고 대학교에서 의학을 공부하고 외과 의사를 하기 위해 런던으로 갔으나, 의사로서는 성공하지 못하고 소설가, 비평가, 극작가로 이름을 알렸다. 스몰렛은 소설 장르에 대한 공헌과 풍자 된 작품으로 잘 알려져 있고, 찰스 디킨스 등의 후기 소설가들에게 영향을 준 “로드릭 랜덤의 모험”, “페레그린 피클의 모험”, “험프리 클렁커의 원정” 등의 피카레스크 소설로 잘 알려져 있다.
스몰렛의 첫 번째 소설인 “로드릭 랜덤의 모험” 은 1748년에 출판되었다. 이 소설은 출판 즉시 성공을 거두어 스몰렛을 당대 최고의 소설가로 만들어 주었다. 이후 출판한 “페레그린 피클의 모험”, “험프리 클렁커의 원정” 모두 사회적 모험담을 다루었고 스몰렛의 유머와 풍자, 사회적 논평으로 가득 차 있는 피카레스크 소설이라고 할 수 있다.
스몰렛의 글쓰기 스타일은 캐릭터에 대한 생생하고 사실적인 묘사와 신랄한 사회적 풍자와 논평으로 유명했다. 외과 의사로서의 경험과 세계 여러 지역을 여행하며 경험한 모험과 유머의 요소들이 그의 글속에 녹아 있었다. 그는 소설 외에도 수필가, 편집자 및 번역가로서도 활동을 많이 했다. 그는 “British Magazine and Critical Review”의 편집자로 일하면서 많은 동시대 작가들을 옹호하기 위한 활동을 하기도 하였다.
스몰렛은 1771년 50세의 나이로 사망할 때까지 에세이 연극 및 번역의 다작가로 알려져 있다. 그는 문학 기득권층을 풍자한 작가 및 비평가 그룹인 “The Scriblerus Club”의 창립 멤버였고 문학적인 업적 외에도 정치적 견해가 확고하여 그의 작품에서 이를 표현하는 것을 두려워 하지 않아 당대의 정부와 사회 규범을 비판하는 글로 갈등과 논쟁을 불러오기도 하였다.
그는 18세기의 가장 중요한 소설가 중 한사람으로 알려져 있으며, 그의 소설은 현대에도 계속 읽혀지고 있다. 그의 작품은 유머, 풍자, 사회적 논평이 특징이라고 할 수 있으며, 사회적인 모험을 다루는 피카레스크 소설의 대가였다. 그의 작품은 기억에 남는 캐릭터와 흥미진진한 모험으로 가득 차 있는 영문학의 대표 고전이라고 할 수 있다.

Tobias George Smollett (1721-1771) was born in Scotland, studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, and went to London to practice as a surgeon. Smollett is best known for his contributions to the genre of fiction and for his satirical works, including “The Adventures of Roderick Random,” “The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle,” and “The Expedition of Humphry Clinker,” which influenced later novelists such as Charles Dickens. He is best known for his picaresque novels.
Smollett's first novel, “The Adventures of Roderick Random”, was published in 1748. The novel was an immediate success upon publication, making Smollett one of the greatest novelists of her time. Both “The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle” and “The Expedition of Humphry Clinker” published later dealt with social adventures and could be called Smollett's picaresque novels full of humor, satire, and social commentary.
Smollett's writing style was noted for its graphic, realistic portrayal of characters and its biting social satire and commentary. Elements of adventure and humor from his experience as a surgeon and his travels around the world were incorporated into his writings. Besides fiction, he was also active as an essayist, editor and translator. He worked as an editor for “British Magazine and Critical Review”, advocating for many contemporary authors.
Smollett was known as a prolific author of essay plays and translations until his death in 1771 at the age of 50. He was a founding member of “the Scriblerus Club”, a group of writers and critics who satirized the literary establishment, and in addition to his literary achievements, he had strong political views and was not afraid to express them in his works, which led to conflict and controversy by writing criticism of the government and social norms of the time. was also called.
He is known as one of the most important novelists of the 18th century, and his novels continue to be read in modern times. His work is characterized by humor, satire, and social commentary, and he was a master of the picaresque novel of social adventure. His works can be said to be representative classics of English literature filled with memorable characters and exciting adventures.