헨리 제임스의 비극의 뮤즈

The Tragic Muse by Henry James

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디즈비즈북스 2023년 11월 01일 출간

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<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 헨리 제임스의 비극의 뮤즈>
"비극의 뮤즈(The Tragic Muse)"는 미국 태생 영국 작가 헨리 제임스(Henry James)가 1890년에 출판한 소설이다. 이 이야기는 예술과 정치, 그리고 개인적인 야망과 사회적 기대 사이의 긴장에 대한 흥미진진한 이야기다.
"비극의 뮤즈"는 성격 발달, 대인 관계, 예술과 사회에 대한 철학적 사색 등을 풍부하게 담고 있다. 이는 제임스의 복잡한 스토리텔링과 인간의 정신을 깊이 파고드는 그의 능력을 보여주는 증거가 된다.

<A classic read in English_ The Tragic Muse by Henry James>
"The Tragic Muse" is a novel published in 1890 by American-born British writer Henry James. This is a fascinating story about the tension between art and politics, and between personal ambition and social expectations.
“The Muse of Tragedy” is rich in character development, interpersonal relationships, and philosophical musings on art and society. This is a testament to James' complex storytelling and his ability to delve deeply into the human psyche.

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Contents

PREFACE

BOOK FIRST
CHAPTER I. The people of France have made it no secret
CHAPTER II. Nick Dormer walked away with Biddy
CHAPTER III. After her companions left her Lady Agnes rested for
CHAPTER IV. Peter's meeting with Nick was of the friendliest on both sides
CHAPTER V. Lady Agnes's idea had been that her son
CHAPTER VI. When he arrived with the three members of his family

BOOK SECOND
CHAPTER VII. Peter Sherringham reminded Nick the next day
CHAPTER VIII. At Peter Sherringham's the next day
CHAPTER IX. Nick Dormer found his friend Nash
CHAPTER X. For several days Peter Sherringham had business
CHAPTER XI. When they had descended to the street
CHAPTER XII. The summer arrived and the dense air of the Paris

BOOK THIRD
CHAPTER XIII. The drive from Harsh to the Place
CHAPTER XIV. The next morning brought the young man many letters
CHAPTER XV. While, after leaving Mrs. Gresham, he was hesitating
CHAPTER XVI. He lost no time in going down to see Mr. Carteret
CHAPTER XVII. Nick's little visit was to terminate immediately after luncheon

BOOK FOURTH
CHAPTER XVIII. At first Peter Sherringham thought of asking to be transferred
CHAPTER XIX. When he got into the street he looked about him for a cab
CHAPTER XX. As many people know, there are not
CHAPTER XXI. Whether he had prearranged it is more than I can say

BOOK FIFTH
CHAPTER XXII. Mrs. Dallow came up to London soon after the meeting
CHAPTER XXIII. It was certainly singular, in the light of other matters
CHAPTER XXIV. His counsellor had plenty of further opportunity to develop
CHAPTER XXV. Nash brought her, the great modern personage
CHAPTER XXVI. It was success, the member for Harsh felt
CHAPTER XXVII. Nick went to Great Stanhope Street at five o'clock
CHAPTER XXVIII. They spent on their way to Florence several days in Paris
CHAPTER XXIX. When that young woman saw him her cheek
CHAPTER XXX. It was not till after the noon of the next day
CHAPTER XXXI. If he was ruffled by some of her conditions

BOOK SIX
CHAPTER XXXII. It mattered not so much
CHAPTER XXXIII. The rich old man was propped up on pillows
CHAPTER XXXIV. The really formidable thing for Nick had been to tell his mother
CHAPTER XXXV. That evening—the evening of his return from Beauclere
CHAPTER XXXVI. The night Peter Sherringham walked away from
CHAPTER XXXVII. "Judge for yourself when you get a chance,"
CHAPTER XXXVIII. He wouldn't for a moment have admitted
CHAPTER XXXIX. The next thing he meanwhile did was to call
CHAPTER XL. Lady Agnes would doubtless have done better
CHAPTER XLI. "I don't know; I haven't the least idea

BOOK SEVENTH
CHAPTER XLII. Nick Dormer had for the hour quite
CHAPTER XLIII. "Come on boldly, my dear," said Nick
CHAPTER XLIV. At the entrance of Miriam and her mother Nick,
CHAPTER XLV. Peter Sherringham said so little during the performance
CHAPTER XLVI. Peter meanwhile rolled away through the summer night

BOOK EIGHTH
CHAPTER XLVII. When Mrs. Dallow returned to London
CHAPTER XLVIII. Miriam had mounted at a bound, in her new part
CHAPTER XLIX. She had guessed happily in saying to him
CHAPTER L. One day toward the end of March of the following year
CHAPTER LI. That night at the theatre and in the box

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요약
활기 넘치는 런던의 예술계와 사교계에서 유망한 젊은 정치인 니콜라스 도머는 극장의 매력에 매료된다. 그는 재능 있고 야심찬 여배우인 미리암 루트에게 점점 더 반하게 되면서 정치계에서 경력을 쌓을 것인지 아니면 예술 세계에 헌신할 것인지 어려운 선택에 직면하게 됩니다.
미리암 역시 자신의 열망과 주변 사람들의 기대 사이에서 갈등을 겪고, 성공적인 사업가인 그녀의 아버지는 그녀가 부유한 남자와 결혼하여 미래를 보장받기를 원하는데….

Summary
Nicholas Dormer, a promising young politician in London's vibrant arts and social circles, is fascinated by the allure of the theatre. As he becomes increasingly infatuated with the talented and ambitious actress Miriam Root, he is faced with the difficult choice of whether to pursue a career in politics or devote himself to the world of art.
Miriam, too, is torn between her own aspirations and the expectations of those around her; her father, a successful businessman, wants her to secure her future by marrying a wealthy man... .

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 미국 작가 헨리 제임스(Henry James)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.

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작가정보

저자(글) 헨리 제임스(Henry James)

헨리 제임스(1843-1916)는 미국 태생의 작가였으며 나중에 영국의 작가가 되었다. 그는 특히 국적, 계급, 성별 문제와 교차하면서 의식과 대인 관계의 복잡성을 탐구하는 소설, 단편 소설, 비평 글로 유명하다. James의 정교한 서술 기법, 깊은 심리적 통찰력, 인물에 대한 상세한 묘사 덕분에 그는 영어에서 가장 중요한 작가 중 한 사람으로 자리매김했다.
Henry James의 주요 작품과 중요한 작품은 다음과 같다.
"The Turn of the Screw"(1898): 자신이 지켜보고 있는 아이들이 유령의 유령에 의해 괴롭힘을 당하고 있다고 믿는 가정교사에 관한 오싹한 소설이다. "여인의 초상"(1881): 제임스의 가장 유명하고 비평가들의 찬사를 받은 소설 중 하나로, 많은 돈을 물려받은 후 희생된 젊은 미국 여성 이사벨 아처의 이야기다. "비둘기의 날개"(1902): 사랑, 돈, 사회적 기대라는 주제를 다루는 소설로, Milly Theale이라는 젊은 여성과 그녀가 물려받은 부에 관한 이야기다 "황금 그릇"(1904): 이 소설은 아버지와 딸, 그리고 그들의 배우자가 직면한 복잡한 관계와 도덕적 딜레마를 다루고 있다.

헨리 제임스의 작품은 대인관계, 도덕성, 의식에 대한 복잡한 고찰로 유명해 미국과 영국 문학 전통의 중심 인물이 되었다.

Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born writer who later became an English writer. He is particularly known for his novels, short stories, and critical writings that explore the complexities of consciousness and interpersonal relationships as they intersect with issues of nationality, class, and gender. James' sophisticated narrative techniques, deep psychological insight, and detailed portrayal of characters made him one of the most important writers in the English language.
Henry James' major and important works are as follows

1. “The Turn of the Screw” (1898): A creepy novel about a governess who believes the children she is watching are being tormented by a ghostly apparition.
2. “Portrait of a Lady” (1881): One of James’ most famous and critically acclaimed novels, it tells the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who becomes victimized after inheriting a large sum of money.
3. “Wings of the Dove” (1902): A novel that deals with themes of love, money, and social expectations, it is about a young woman named Milly Theale and her inherited wealth.
4. “The Golden Vessel” (1904): This novel deals with the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by a father, daughter, and their spouses.

Henry James's works are famous for their complex examinations of interpersonal relationships, morality, and consciousness, making him a central figure in the American and British literary traditions.