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"눈의 딸"은 미국의 작가이자 모험가인 잭 런던이 쓴 소설로 1902년 초판이 나왔다. 런던의 초기 작품 중 하나로 꼽히며 19세기 후반 클론다이크 골드 시대 알래스카의 유콘 지방을 배경으로 한다.
소설은 개척 사회에서 모험, 생존, 성 역할이라는 주제를 탐구한다. Frona는 사회적 규범을 무시하고 가혹한 환경에서 생존할 수 있는 능력을 증명하는 매우 독립적이고 유능한 여성이다. 런던의 글은 또한 자연의 아름다움과 얼어붙은 북부의 가혹한 현실을 포착하여 골드러시에서 부를 추구하는 사람들이 직면한 투쟁과 야생의 풍경에 독자를 몰입시킨다.


"The Eye's Daughter" is a novel by American author and adventurer Jack London, first published in 1902. It is considered one of London's earliest works and is set in the Yukon Territory of Alaska during the Klondike Gold Era in the late 19th century.
The novel explores themes of adventure, survival, and gender roles in a frontier society. Frona is a very independent and capable woman who defies social norms and proves her ability to survive in a harsh environment. London's writing also captures the natural beauty and harsh realities of the frozen North, immersing readers in the wild landscape and struggles faced by those seeking wealth in the gold rush.

요약
이 이야기는 의지가 강하고 독립적인 젊은 여성 Frona Welse가 샌프란시스코의 안락한 삶을 떠나 북부의 거친 황무지에서 아버지와 합류하는 과정을 그리고 있다. Frona의 아버지는 금 탐사자이며, 그녀는 남성이 지배하는 Klondike 세계에서 자신의 힘과 회복력을 증명하기로 결심한다.

Frona는 위험한 풍경을 탐색하고 다양한 도전에 직면하면서 거친 금 광부와 아메리카 원주민을 포함한 다양한 캐릭터를 만난다. 그녀는 Vance Corliss와 Captain Alexander McNamara라는 두 남자와 관계를 형성하는데, 둘 다 그녀의 정신과 아름다움에 매료되는데…


Summary
The story follows Frona Welse, a strong-willed, independent young woman who leaves her comfortable life of San Francisco to join her father in the harsh northern wilderness. Frona's father is a gold prospector, and she is determined to prove her strength and resilience in the male-dominated world of Klondike.

As Frona navigates dangerous landscapes and faces various challenges, she encounters a variety of characters, including tough gold miners and Native Americans. She forms relationships with two men, Vance Corliss and Captain Alexander McNamara, both of whom are attracted to her spirit and beauty...

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. "All ready, Miss Welse, though I'm sorry we can't spare one of the steamer's boats.”
CHAPTER II. She came out of the wood of glistening birch,
CHAPTER III. Frona waved her hand to Andy and swung out on the trail.
CHAPTER IV. She cast off the lower flap-fastenings and entered.
CHAPTER V. The position occupied by Jacob Welse was certainly an anomalous one.
CHAPTER VI. "So I think, captain, you will agree that we must exaggerate
CHAPTER VII. That Vance Corliss wanted to see more of the girl
CHAPTER VIII. "And why should I not be proud of my race?”
CHAPTER IX. Vance Corliss proceeded at a fair rate to adapt himself to the Northland life,
CHAPTER X. The next morning Corliss was knocked out of a late bed by Bash,
CHAPTER XI. Over in the corner Vance Corliss leaned against the piano,
CHAPTER XII. "Mr. Harney, pleased to meet you. Dave, I believe, Dave Harney?" Dave
CHAPTER XIII. Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
CHAPTER XIV. "Ah, the salt water, Miss Welse, the strong salt water
CHAPTER XV. But Corliss did go back to see her, and before the day was out.
CHAPTER XVI. The stampede to French Hill was on by the beginning of Christmas week.
CHAPTER XVII. “Tired?"
CHAPTER XVIII. The "Doll's House" was a success.
CHAPTER XIX. How-ha was only an Indian woman,
CHAPTER XX. Where nature shows the rough hand,
CHAPTER XXI. "Yes; what does it all mean?”
CHAPTER XXII. Quite an exodus took place in Dawson in the spring.
CHAPTER XXIII. Spring, smiting with soft, warm hands,
CHAPTER XXIV. "Awake! You dreamers, wake!”
CHAPTER XXV. La Bijou was a perfect expression of all that was dainty
CHAPTER XXVI. Frona woke, slowly, as though from a long dream.
CHAPTER XXVII. Frona turned to St. Vincent as the last of the crowd filed out.
CHAPTER XXVIII. Jacob Welse was given due respect
CHAPTER XXIX. Frona had gone at once to her father's side,
CHAPTER XXX. Next morning, Jacob Welse, for all of the Company and his millions in mines,