제임스 올리버 커우드의 황금의 유혹

The Golden Snare by James Oliver Curwood

제임스 올리버 커우드(James Oliver Curwood 지음

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제임스 올리버 커우드의 "The Golden Snare"는 20세기 초에 쓰인 소설입니다. 이 매력적인 이야기는 북쪽 땅의 험난한 황무지에서 펼쳐지며, 원초적인 본능과 그 안에 남은 인간성 사이에 갇힌 수수께끼 같은 인물 브램 존슨과 그의 삶에서 중요한 자리를 차지하는 신비한 여성을 중심으로 전개됩니다. 이 이야기는 정체성, 생존, 인간과 자연의 이분법이라는 주제를 복잡하게 탐구하며, 브램과 늑대의 관계를 탐구합니다. 늑대는 브램의 동료이자 보호자 역할을 합니다. 소설의 서두에는 혹독한 환경에서 형성된 두렵고 애매한 인물 브램 존슨이 등장합니다. 잔인하고 비극적인 인물로 묘사되는 브램은 폭력적인 과거 이후 인간과의 접촉을 피하고 늑대 무리와 고립된 삶을 선택하면서 점점 더 동물적이 됩니다. 사건이 전개되면서, Royal Northwest Mounted Police의 일원인 Philip Raine은 Bram의 생존에 대한 소문이 돌고, 황금색 머리카락으로 만든 기괴한 토끼 올가미에 흥미를 느낀 후 Bram을 추적하는 임무에 휘말립니다. Philip이 더 큰 미스터리와 Bram과 관련된 여성의 가능성을 발견하면서 줄거리가 복잡해지고, 의무, 도덕성, 야생의 잊혀지지 않는 매력과 씨름하면서 긴장감이 증폭됩니다. 북부의 자연을 배경으로 한 자세한 묘사와 생생한 이미지는 문명과 원초적인 본능의 경계가 모호한 세계로 독자를 끌어들이는 매력적인 분위기를 조성합니다.

The Golden Snare by James Oliver Curwood
"The Golden Snare" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written during the early 20th century. This compelling story unfolds in the rugged wilderness of the northland and revolves around the enigmatic character Bram Johnson, a man caught between his primal instincts and the remnants of humanity within him, as well as the mysterious woman who holds a significant place in his life. The narrative intricately explores themes of identity, survival, and the dichotomy of man and nature as it delves into Bram's relationship with wolves, which serve as both his companions and his protectors. The opening of the novel introduces Bram Johnson, a fearsome and elusive figure shaped by his harsh environment. Described as both a brute and a tragic figure, Bram becomes increasingly animalistic as he chooses to live in solitude with his pack of wolves, distancing himself from human contact following a violent past. As events unfold, Philip Raine, a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, becomes embroiled in a quest to track down Bram after rumors swirl about his survival and a bizarre rabbit snare made from golden hair intrigues him. The plot thickens as Philip discovers a greater mystery and the possibility of a woman connected to Bram, amplifying the tension as he wrestles with duty, morality, and the haunting allure of the wild. The detailed descriptions and vivid imagery set against the backdrop of the northern wilderness create an engaging atmosphere, drawing readers into a world where the line between civilization and primal instincts blurs.

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Contents
CHAPTER I. Bram Johnson was an unusual man
CHAPTER II. To-night he sat in Pierre Breault's cabin
CHAPTER III. The process of mental induction occasionally does
CHAPTER IV. The next morning the tail of the storm
CHAPTER V. The night was so bright
CHAPTER VI. An hour later Philip looked at his watch
CHAPTER VII. Philip was not unaccustomed to the occasional mental
CHAPTER VIII. It must have been fully half a minute
CHAPTER IX. Philip had entered Bram Johnson's cabin
CHAPTER X. Until he felt the warm thrill of the girl's arm
CHAPTER XI. Scarcely had the door closed
CHAPTER XII. For a few minutes after the wolf-man
CHAPTER XIII. At sight of the dead wolf
CHAPTER XIV. He tried to hide his jubilation
CHAPTER XV. For a space Philip thought
CHAPTER XVI. His first impulse
CHAPTER XVII. It seemed to Philip
CHAPTER XVIII. That the Eskimos both to the east
CHAPTER XIX. Before the last of the cries had died away
CHAPTER XX. Philip came up behind the windowless end of the cabin
CHAPTER XXI. As they listened the cry came again
CHAPTER XXII. In Philip's eyes Blake saw his match now
CHAPTER XXIII. A cry from Celie turned his gaze
CHAPTER XXIV. The shock of the discovery
CHAPTER XXV. Following that first wild stare of uncertainty
CHAPTER XXVI. The Eskimos were advancing at a trot now

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Summary
Bram Johnson was an unusual man, even for the northland. He was, above all other things, a creature of environment—and necessity, and of that something else which made of him at times a man with a soul, and at others a brute with the heart of a devil. In this story of Bram, and the girl, and the other man, Bram himself should not be blamed too much. He was pathetic, and yet he was terrible. It is doubtful if he really had what is generally regarded as a soul. If he did, it was hidden—hidden to the forests and the wild things that had made him.
Bram's story started long before he was born, at least three generations before. That was before the Johnsons had gone north of Sixty. But they were wandering, and steadily upward. If one puts a canoe in the Lower Athabasca and travels northward to the Great Slave and thence up the Mackenzie to the Arctic he will note a number of remarkable ethnological changes.

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서평
"The Golden Snare"는 캐나다 북부 황야를 배경으로, 왕립 기마경찰관 Philip Raine이 미스터리한 범죄자 'Bram Johnson'을 추적하는 과정에서 펼쳐지는 모험을 그린 소설입니다. 수수께끼 같은 금발의 여인 Celie와의 만남, 늑대 무리를 지배하는 Bram의 정체, 그리고 예상치 못한 진실이 얽혀 있는 이야기를 통해, Curwood는 북극권의 혹독한 자연환경과 인간 드라마를 긴장감 있게 풀어낸 작품입니다.

Book Review
"The Golden Snare" is a novel set in the northern Canadian wilderness, following the adventures of Royal Mounted Police Officer Philip Raine as he pursues the mysterious criminal 'Bram Johnson'. Through the encounter with the enigmatic blonde woman Celie, the identity of Bram, who rules the wolf pack, and the unexpected truth, Curwood creates a tense and thrilling story of the harsh nature and human drama of the Arctic Circle.

작가정보

저자(글) 제임스 올리버 커우드(James Oliver Curwood

James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927)는 미국의 작가이자 자연주의자였습니다. 미시간 주 오워소에서 태어난 그는 주로 캐나다의 황야와 알래스카를 배경으로 한 모험 소설을 썼으며, 자연과 야생동물을 소재로 한 작품들로 유명합니다.
그는 17세의 나이에 글쓰기를 시작했으며, 디트로이트 뉴스-트리뷴에서 기자로 일하면서 작가의 길을 걸었습니다. 그의 대표작으로는 "카잔, 늑대개"(Kazan, the Wolf Dog), "곰사냥꾼"(The Grizzly King) 등이 있습니다.
Curwood는 단순한 작가를 넘어 열정적인 자연보호운동가이기도 했습니다. 그는 야생동물 보호와 자연보전의 중요성을 강조했으며, 미시간 주의 자연보호 위원회 위원으로도 활동했습니다.
그의 작품들은 영화로도 여러 차례 제작되었으며, 특히 1920년대에 많은 인기를 얻었습니다. 49세의 비교적 젊은 나이에 세상을 떠났지만, 그의 작품들은 자연과 인간의 관계, 그리고 황야의 아름다움을 생생하게 전달하는 귀중한 유산으로 남아있습니다.
현재 그의 집은 Curwood Castle Museum으로 보존되어 있으며, 미시간 주 오워소에서 관광명소로 사랑받고 있습니다.

James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) was an American author and naturalist. Born in Owosso, Michigan, he wrote adventure novels set primarily in the Canadian wilderness and Alaska, and is known for his works on nature and wildlife.
He began writing at the age of 17 and worked as a reporter for the Detroit News-Tribune before embarking on a career as a writer. His most famous works include Kazan, the Wolf Dog and The Grizzly King.
Curwood was not just a writer; he was also a passionate conservationist. He emphasized the importance of wildlife conservation and nature preservation, and he served on the Michigan State Conservation Commission.
His works were made into films several times, and were especially popular in the 1920s. Although he died at the relatively young age of 49, his works remain a valuable legacy that vividly conveys the relationship between nature and humans, and the beauty of the wilderness. Today, his home is preserved as the Curwood Castle Museum and is a beloved tourist attraction in Owosso, Michigan.