A MODERN CINDERELLA

Louisa May Alcott 지음

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A Modern Cinderella; or, The Little Old Shoe is a short story by Louisa May Alcott that reimagines the classic fairy tale "Cinderella" within 19th-century American society. The protagonist, Nan, loses her mother and takes on household responsibilities, devoting herself to her family. Despite hardships, she clings to her kindness and integrity. Instead of a prince, a humble yet earnest man enters her life, delivering the message that true happiness and love stem from character and sacrifice, not appearances. With Alcott’s signature warmth, the story reflects on family bonds, self-reliance, and a woman’s growth, blending social critique with heartfelt storytelling.

『현대의 신데렐라, 혹은 작은 낡은 구두』는 루이자 메이 알콧이 19세기 미국 사회를 배경으로 고전 동화 ‘신데렐라’를 새롭게 해석한 단편 소설입니다. 주인공 난은 어머니를 잃고 집안일을 도맡으며 가족을 위해 헌신하지만, 어려움 속에서도 자신의 선함과 성실함을 잃지 않습니다. 왕자 대신 평범하지만 성실한 남성이 등장하며, 진정한 행복과 사랑은 겉모습이 아닌 인격과 희생에서 비롯된다는 메시지를 전합니다. 알콧 특유의 따뜻한 시선으로 가족과 자립, 여성의 성장에 대한 성찰을 담아냈습니다

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About this book
About the author
Part 1: The Ancient House and the Sisters’ Morning
Part 2: Nan’s Kitchen Struggles
Part 3: John’s Arrival and Assistance
Part 4: The Father’s Departure
Part 5: Evening Conversations and John’s Departure
Part 6: The Father’s Passing and the Sisters’ Grief
Part 7: Recovery, Growth, and John’s Proposal

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저자(글) Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott (18321888), a towering figure in American Romantic literature, carved a unique space for herself as a female writer from the mid-to-late 19th century. Born in Massachusetts, she grew up influenced by Transcendentalists like Thoreau and Emerson. Her early life of financial struggle led her to take odd jobs to support her family. After serving as a nurse during the Civil War, she gained recognition with Hospital Sketches (1863) and achieved global fame with Little Women. A Modern Cinderella, part of her early short story collection, showcases her literary talent through delicate portrayals of women’s inner growth and familial love. In her later years, Alcott advocated for women’s suffrage and social reform until her death in 1888. Today, her works invite readers to reconsider 19th-century gender roles and moral values while reflecting on how personal devotion and love shape both family and society.

루이자 메이 올콧(Louisa May Alcott, 1832-1888)은 미국 낭만주의 문학의 대표적인 작가로, 19세기 .....