피터 B. 카인의 남자 중의 남자

Webster Man’s Man by Peter B. Kyne

피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne) 지음

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영어로 읽는 고전 _ 피터 B. 카인의 남자 중의 남자
"Webster Man's Man"은 진정한 남자다움의 의미를 탐구하는 피터 B. 카인의 성장 소설입니다.
주인공 웹스터는 강한 개성과 확고한 원칙을 지닌 인물입니다. 그는 사업과 인간관계에서 다양한 시련을 겪으면서도, 자신의 신념을 지키며 성장해 나갑니다. 그의 여정은 때로는 고난과 좌절로 가득하지만, 정직과 용기를 잃지 않는 그의 모습은 주변 사람들에게 깊은 영향을 미칩니다.
이 작품은 1920년대 미국 사회를 배경으로, 정직, 의리, 용기와 같은 전통적인 가치들의 중요성을 보여줍니다. 다양한 인물들과의 관계를 통해 진정한 우정과 신뢰의 의미를 탐구하며, 한 인간의 도덕적 성장을 섬세하게 그린 작품입니다.

Classics in English _ Webster Man’s Man by Peter B. Kyne
"Webster Man's Man" is a coming-of-age novel by Peter B. Cain that explores the meaning of true manliness.
The main character, Webster, is a man with a strong personality and firm principles. He grows while maintaining his beliefs while going through various trials in business and human relationships. His journey is sometimes full of hardship and frustration, but his honesty and courage have a profound impact on those around him.
Set in 1920s American society, this work shows the importance of traditional values such as honesty, loyalty, and courage. It explores the meaning of true friendship and trust through relationships with various characters, and delicately depicts the moral growth of a man.

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Contents
CHAPTER I. WHEN John Stuart Webster, mining engineer
CHAPTER II. JOHN STUART WEBSTER passed a restless night
CHAPTER III. WEBSTER'S dreams of bliss had
CHAPTER IV. WHEN Jerome returned to his seat
CHAPTER V. THE morning following his decision to play the rôle
CHAPTER VI. DAY was dawning in Buenaventura
CHAPTER VII. BEFORE Don Juan could even utter a matutinal greeting
CHAPTER VIII. WHEN Billy Geary could reorganize himself
CHAPTER IX. THE ancient bromide to the effect
CHAPTER X. WEBSTER reached New Orleans at the end
CHAPTER XI. A “LARGE” dinner at Antoine's that night
CHAPTER XII. WEBSTER'S trunk went aboard the steamer early
CHAPTER XIII. WHEN he had finished his cigar he cast the stump
CHAPTER XIV. PRIOR to leaving New Orleans
CHAPTER XV. ATE in the afternoon of the day of his arrival
CHAPTER XVI. DOLORES had been gone an hour before
CHAPTER XVII. THEY were seated at the tiny tea table
CHAPTER XVIII. FOR fully an hour after retiring John Stuart Webster slept
CHAPTER XIX. THE next morning Webster waited
CHAPTER XX. THROUGHOUT the slow, tortuous journey
CHAPTER XXI. JOHN STUART WEBSTER'S agile brain was the repository
CHAPTER XXII. RICARDO RUBY, with Doctor Pacheco and Colonel Caraveo
CHAPTER XXIII. THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview
CHAPTER XXIV. THE weeks of clean living
CHAPTER XXV. THROUGHOUT the forenoon Webster and Dolores
CHAPTER XXVI. FOR half an hour after Webster left her
CHAPTER XXVII. WHILE Ricardo watched beside the unconscious
CHAPTER XXVIII. MOTHER JENKS, grown impatient at the lack of news
CHAPTER XXIX. THROUGHOUT the night there was sporadic firing
CHAPTER XXX. THREE days passed

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Summary
"Webster—Man's Man" by Peter B. Kyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Stuart Webster, a rugged mining engineer with a taste for adventure and a penchant for colorful encounters. As he journeys from the wilds of Death Valley to the more civilized environments, Webster finds himself caught in a series of humorous and lively situations that reveal his larger-than-life personality and the charm he possesses despite his rough exterior. The opening of the story introduces John Stuart Webster as he hitches a ride on a train, bringing a humorous and carefree demeanor amidst his rugged appearances. He’s a man with grand plans, including feasting on luxurious meals and indulging in the comforts of civilization after a life of hardship in the wilderness. Shortly after boarding, he finds himself protecting a lady from an unwelcome suitor, showcasing both his gentlemanly qualities and his bravado. As the plot progresses, Webster’s ambitions to reconnect with a remarkable woman he briefly encountered intertwine with his loyalty to his misjudged friend Billy Geary, setting the stage for future adventures that blend romance and the thrill of mining escapades.

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"Webster Man's Man"은 피터 B. 카인이 그린 성장과 우정을 다룬 모험 소설입니다.
주인공 웹스터는 강한 개성과 진실된 성품을 지닌 인물로, 그의 삶과 모험을 통해 진정한 남자다움의 의미를 탐구합니다. 사업과 인간관계에서 겪는 다양한 도전과 시련 속에서도 자신의 원칙을 지키며 성장해가는 웹스터의 모습을 그립니다.
카인은 이 작품에서 당시 미국 사회의 모습과 함께, 정직, 용기, 의리와 같은 전통적인 남성적 가치들을 섬세하게 다룹니다. 특히 주인공의 성장 과정에서 만나는 다양한 인물들과의 관계를 통해 진정한 우정과 신뢰의 의미를 깊이 있게 보여줍니다.

Book Review
"Webster Man's Man" is an adventure novel about growth and friendship written by Peter B. Cain.
The main character, Webster, is a man with a strong personality and true character, and through his life and adventures, he explores the meaning of true manliness. It depicts Webster's growth while maintaining his principles despite various challenges and trials in business and human relationships.
In this work, Cain delicately deals with the appearance of American society at the time, as well as traditional masculine values such as honesty, courage, and loyalty. In particular, it deeply shows the meaning of true friendship and trust through the relationships with various characters the main character meets during his growth process.

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저자(글) 피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne)

피터 B. 카인(Peter B. Kyne, 1880-1957)은 미국의 소설가이자 저널리스트였습니다. 샌프란시스코에서 태어나 캘리포니아에서 대부분의 생을 보냈으며, 서부 개척 시대와 캘리포니아의 삶을 생생하게 그린 작품들로 유명합니다.
그는 상업적으로 매우 성공한 작가였으며, 그의 많은 작품들이 할리우드 영화로 제작되었습니다. 대표작으로는 "The Valley of the Giants"(1918)와 "The Go-Getter"(1921)가 있습니다. 특히 "The Go-Getter"는 비즈니스 정신과 성공에 대한 이야기로, 오늘날까지도 경영 문헌에서 자주 인용되는 작품입니다.
카인은 젊은 시절 목재 산업에서 일한 경험을 바탕으로, 캘리포니아의 삼림 산업과 개척자들의 삶을 사실적으로 묘사했습니다. 그의 작품들은 모험, 로맨스, 비즈니스가 어우러진 독특한 스타일로, 20세기 초반 미국 대중문학의 중요한 한 축을 이루었습니다.

Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957) was an American novelist and journalist. Born in San Francisco and living most of his life in California, he is known for his vivid depictions of the Wild West and California life.
He was a very commercially successful writer, and many of his works were made into Hollywood films. His most famous works include "The Valley of the Giants" (1918) and "The Go-Getter" (1921). "The Go-Getter" in particular is a story of business spirit and success, and is still frequently cited in business literature today.
Based on his experience working in the lumber industry in his youth, Kyne realistically depicted the forestry industry and pioneer life in California. His works, with their unique style of adventure, romance, and business, formed an important part of American popular literature in the early 20th century.