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Jennie Gerhardt _ A Novel by Theodore Dreiser

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<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 시어도어 드라이저의 제니 게르하르트>
이 책은 1911년에 출판된 소설이다. 이 이야기는 20세기 초 미국을 여행하면서 수많은 도전과 고난에 직면하는 가난한 가정의 젊은 여성 제니 게르하르트(Jennie Gerhardt)의 삶을 다루고 있다.
Dreiser의 많은 작품과 마찬가지로 "Jennie Gerhardt"는 사회 계층, 사랑, 도덕성 및 인간 관계의 복잡성에 대한 주제를 탐구하고 있다. 소설은 등장인물들의 투쟁과 열망을 파헤쳐 그 시대의 삶을 사실적으로 묘사하고 있다.
사랑, 상실, 사회적 기대를 겪는 Jennie Gerhardt의 여정은 인간 본성에 대한 Dreiser의 예리한 관찰과 설득력 있고 다차원적인 캐릭터를 창조하는 그의 능력을 읽을 수 있다. 이 소설은 미국 문학 리얼리즘의 중요한 작품으로 평가되며 더 나은 삶을 위해 노력하는 개인이 직면한 투쟁을 솔직하게 묘사한 것으로 평가받고 있다.

<Classics to read in English_ Jennie Gerhardt _ A Novel by Theodore Dreiser >
This book is a novel published in 1911. The story tells the story of Jennie Gerhardt, a young woman from a poor family who faces numerous challenges and hardships as she travels through America in the early 20th century.
Like many of Dreiser's works, "Jennie Gerhardt" explores themes of social class, love, morality and the complexities of human relationships. The novel realistically depicts life at that time by delving into the struggles and aspirations of the characters.
Jennie Gerhardt's journey through love, loss, and societal expectations reflects Dreiser's keen observation of human nature and his ability to create compelling, multidimensional characters. The novel is considered an important work of American literary realism and is praised for its honest portrayal of the struggles faced by individuals striving for a better life.

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Contents
Chapter I. One morning, in the fall of 1880
Chapter II. The spirit of Jennie—who shall express it
Chapter III. he junior Senator, George Sylvester Brander
Chapter IV. The desire to flee which Jennie experienced
Chapter V. Having been led by circumstances into an attitude
Chapter VI. The father of this unfortunate family
Chapter VII. Gerhardt was in despair
Chapter VIII. The significance of the material and spiritual
Chapter IX. Jennie took the paper with but ill-concealed
Chapter X. The world into which Jennie was thus unduly
Chapter XI. The incidents of the days that followed
Chapter XII. Bass was no sooner in Cleveland than the marvel
Chapter XIII. Bass met Jennie at the depôt in Cleveland
Chapter XIV. The days spent in the employ of the Bracebridge
Chapter XV. The return of Gerhardt brought forward
Chapter XVI. During the remainder of Gerhardt’s stay
Chapter XVII. The shock of this sudden encounter was so great
Chapter XVIII. Jennie was now going through the agony of one
Chapter XIX. The inconclusive nature of this interview
Chapter XX. As Lester came down-stairs after making his toilet
Chapter XXI. The arrival of this letter
Chapter XXII. The fatal Friday came, and Jennie stood face to face
Chapter XXIII. The business of arranging for this sudden departure
Chapter XXIV. The problem of the Gerhardt family
Chapter XXV. A month later Jennie was able to announce
Chapter XXVI. It would be useless to chronicle the events of the three years
Chapter XXVII. For three years now Lester had been happy
Chapter XXVIII. During the three years in which Jennie and Lester
Chapter XXIX. The reason why Jennie had been called was nothing more
Chapter XXX. The sullen, philosophic Lester was not so determined
Chapter XXXI. There was peace and quiet for some time after this storm
Chapter XXXII. The following spring the show-rooms
Chapter XXXIII. Outraged in her family pride, Louise lost no time
Chapter XXXIV. In this world of ours the activities of animal life
Chapter XXXV. In the meantime Jennie had been going through a moral crisis
Chapter XXXVI. The trouble with Jennie’s plan was that it did
Chapter XXXVII. The plan for a residence in Hyde Park
Chapter XXXVIII. Gerhardt, having become an inmate of the Hyde Park home
Chapter XXXIX. uring this period the dissatisfaction of the Kane family
Chapter XL. Lester returned to Chicago
Chapter XLI. But worse was to follow
Chapter XLII. The fact that Lester had seen this page was made
Chapter XLIII. This attempt at coercion was the one thing
Chapter XLIV. For a man of Lester’s years
Chapter XLV. It was while traveling abroad that Lester came across
Chapter XLVI. That night after dinner the music was already sounding
Chapter XLVII. The trip home did bring another week with
Chapter XLVIII. Lester had been doing some pretty hard thinking
Chapter XLIX. The peculiarity of this particular proposition was
Chapter L. While the real estate deal was in progress
Chapter LI. Lester had thought of his predicament earnestly enough
Chapter LII. The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference
Chapter LIII. The explanation which Lester had concluded to be inevitable
Chapter LIV. The little town of Sandwood
Chapter LV. The social and business worlds of Chicago
Chapter LVI. It is difficult to say whether Lester might
Chapter LVII. In the meantime Jennie was going her way
Chapter LVIII. Now that his engagement to Mrs. Gerald was an accomplished
Chapter LIX. This added blow from inconsiderate fortune
Chapter LX. The drift of events for a period of five years carried Lester
Chapter LXI. The days of man under the old dispensation
Chapter LXII. The end came after four days during

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Summary
One morning, in the fall of 1880, a middle-aged woman, accompanied by a young girl of eighteen, presented herself at the clerk’s desk of the principal hotel in Columbus, Ohio, and made inquiry as to whether there was anything about the place that she could do. She was of a helpless, fleshy build, with a frank, open countenance and an innocent, diffident manner. Her eyes were large and patient, and in them dwelt such a shadow of distress as only those who have looked sympathetically into the countenances of the distraught and helpless poor know anything about. Any one could see where the daughter behind her got the timidity and shamefacedness which now caused her to stand back and look indifferently away. She was a product of the fancy, the feeling, the innate affection of the untutored but poetic mind of her mother combined with the gravity and poise which were characteristic of her father. Poverty was driving them. Together they presented so appealing a picture of honest necessity that even the clerk was affected.

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 소설가인 시어도어 드라이저(Theodore Dreiser)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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저자(글) 시어도어 드라이저(Theodore Dreiser)

Theodore Dreiser는 미국의 소설가이자 언론인으로, 미국 생활과 사회의 어두운 측면을 탐구한 작품으로 유명하다. 1871년 8월 27일 인디애나주 테르호트에서 태어난 드라이저는 가난한 가정에서 자랐고, 그의 경험은 그의 글에 깊은 영향을 미쳤다.
Dreiser의 가장 유명한 소설 중 하나는 "캐리 자매"(1900)로, 시카고로 이주한 젊은 여성이 성공을 위해 노력하면서 일련의 관계에 참여하게 되는 이야기를 담고 있다. 이 소설은 미국 문학의 고전으로 여겨지며 도시 생활과 인간의 욕망을 자연주의적으로 묘사한 것으로 자주 인용된다.
Dreiser의 또 다른 주목할 만한 작품은 부와 지위를 원하지만 결국 살인을 저지르는 청년 Clyde Griffiths의 실화를 바탕으로 한 "An American Tragedy"(1925)다. 이 소설은 야망, 계급, 아메리칸 드림이라는 주제를 탐구하며 드라이저의 걸작 중 하나로 널리 알려져 있다.
Dreiser의 글쓰기 스타일은 종종 사실주의와 등장인물의 심리적 동기에 초점을 맞춘 것이 특징이다. 그는 또한 종교와 자본주의를 포함한 사회 규범과 제도에 대한 비판으로도 유명했다.

Theodore Dreiser is an American novelist and journalist, known for his works that explore the darker aspects of American life and society. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 27, 1871, Dreiser grew up in a poor family, and his experiences deeply influenced his writing.
One of Dreiser's most famous novels is "Sister Carrie" (1900), which tells the story of a young woman who moves to Chicago and becomes involved in a series of relationships as she strives for success. The novel is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited for its naturalistic portrayal of urban life and human desires.
Another notable work by Dreiser is "An American Tragedy" (1925), based on the true story of Clyde Griffiths, a young man who wanted wealth and status but ended up committing murder. The novel explores themes of ambition, class, and the American dream, and is widely regarded as one of Dreiser's masterpieces.
Dreiser's writing style is often characterized by realism and a focus on the psychological motivations of characters. He was also known for his criticism of social norms and institutions, including religion and capitalism.