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"미치광이와 해적"은 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설로 1867년에 처음 출판되었다.
R. M. Ballantyne의 많은 작품과 마찬가지로 "The Madman and the Pirate"는 독자의 상상력을 사로잡는 매력적인 내러티브를 제공한다. 그것은 해양 세계의 맥락에서 설정된 흥미롭고 때로는 도덕적인 이야기다.


"The Madman and the Pirate" is a novel written by R. M. Ballantyne and first published in 1867.
Like many of R. M. Ballantyne's works, "The Madman and the Pirate" provides a gripping narrative that captures the reader's imagination. It is an exciting and sometimes moral story set in the context of the maritime world.

요약
"미치광이와 해적"은 일련의 불행한 사건 이후 해적선에 승선한 롤프라는 어린 선실 소년의 이야기다. 배는 많은 사람들이 두려워하는 Barradas라는 악명 높은 해적이 선장이다. Rolf는 생존하고 집으로 돌아가는 길을 찾기 위해 위험한 해적의 세계를 극복해야 한다.
이 소설은 Rolf가 위험한 상황에서 선택해야 하는 선택과 씨름하면서 모험, 서스펜스 및 도덕성의 요소, 충성심, 용기, 행동의 결과와 같은 주제를 다루고 있다.

Summary
"The Madman and the Pirate" tells the story of a young cabin boy named Rolfe who, after a series of unfortunate events, boards a pirate ship. The ship is captained by a notorious pirate named Barradas, who is feared by many. Rolf must overcome the dangerous world of pirates to survive and find his way home.
The novel deals with themes such as adventure, suspense and elements of morality, loyalty, courage, and the consequences of one's actions as Rolf grapples with the choices he has to make in dangerous situations.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. A beautiful island lying like a gem on the breast of the great Pacific?
Chapter II. When Antonio Zeppa recovered consciousness,
Chapter III. But Orley’s mother refused to be comforted.
Chapter IV. Let us waft ourselves away, now, over the sea,
Chapter V. We left the poor madman, Antonio Zeppa,
Chapter VI. After Zeppa had remained a short time in his new quarters,
Chapter VII. Strange to say, the anger of the Raturans was not assuaged by the rebuff which they received at that time.
Chapter VIII. Let us return, now, to our miserable and half-hearted pirate, far out upon the raging sea.
Chapter IX. Who shall tell, or who shall understand, the thoughts of Richard Rosco,
Chapter X. We change the scene once more,
Chapter XI. When Zeppa, as related in a previous chapter,
Chapter XII. No sooner had Orlando and the negro passed round the cliff to
Chapter XIII. A few days after the discovery of Zeppa by his son,
Chapter XIV. The slopes and knolls and palm-fringed cliffs of Ratinga were tipped with gold
Chapter XV. And now, once again, we find ourselves in the palm-grove of Ratinga Island.
Chapter XVI. It need scarcely be said that the man-of-war did not overtake the pirate’s canoe!