<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 잭 런던의 강아지 제리의 모험>
"Jerry of the Islands"는 Jack London이 쓰고 1917년에 출판한 소설이다. Jerry라는 이름의 개가 남태평양 섬에서 모험을 하는 이야기를 담고 있다.
"Jerry of the Islands"는 동물에 대한 런던의 깊은 공감과 동물을 의인화하여 뚜렷한 개성과 감정을 부여하는 그의 능력을 보여준다. 동물 취급, 충성심과 우정의 복잡성, 환경이 개인의 성격에 미치는 영향에 대한 질문을 제기하기도 한다.

전반적으로 "Jerry of the Islands"는 모험, 사회적 논평, 동물의 관점을 결합한 매혹적인 소설이다.


"Jerry of the Islands" is a novel written by Jack London and published in 1917. It tells the story of a dog named Jerry who has adventures on an island in the South Pacific.
"Jerry of the Islands" showcases London's deep empathy for animals and his ability to anthropomorphize them, giving them distinct personalities and emotions. He even raises questions about the handling of animals, the complexities of loyalty and friendship, and the effect of the environment on an individual's character.

Overall, "Jerry of the Islands" is a captivating novel that combines adventure, social commentary, and an animal point of view.

요약
소설은 귀고 잘 훈련된 아이리쉬 테리어인 Jerry가 캘리포니아의 편안한 집에서 멜라네시아의 이국적인 섬으로 이송되는 과정을 다루고 있다. Jerry는 가혹하고 익숙하지 않은 환경에서 자신을 발견하고 생존의 도전과 야생 및 길들여진 다른 개와의 상호 작용에 직면한다.

Jerry는 새로운 환경에 적응하면서 잔인하고 잔인한 개 Michael과 친절하고 현명한 유라시아 개 Biddy 등 다양한 캐릭터를 만난다. 이야기는 개 사회의 복잡성과 인간이 지배하는 세계에서 자신의 위치를 탐색하는 개 사이의 관계를 이야기 한다.

Summary
The novel tells the story of Jerry, an eared and well-trained Irish terrier, being transported from his comfortable home in California to the exotic island of Melanesia. Jerry finds himself in a harsh and unfamiliar environment and faces the challenges of survival and interactions with other dogs, both wild and domesticated.

As Jerry adjusts to his new environment, he encounters a variety of characters, including Michael, the cruel and cruel dog, and Biddy, the kind and wise Eurasian dog. The story recounts the complexities of canine society and the relationship between dogs as they navigate their place in a human-dominated world.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. Not until Mister Haggin abruptly picked him up under one arm
CHAPTER II. From the whaleboat, up the low side of the Arangi,
CHAPTER III. Jerry quite forgot Meringe for the time being.
CHAPTER IV. The companionway into the main cabin was a steep ladder,
CHAPTER V. And swift tropic night smote the Arangi,
CHAPTER VI. At recognition of Skipper’s voice, Jerry,
CHAPTER VII. At seven in the morning,
CHAPTER VIII. When, in half an hour, Van Horn’s sweat culminated in profusion,
CHAPTER IX. Jerry and Skipper shared the long afternoon-watch together,
CHAPTER X. Daylight saw the Arangi under way,
CHAPTER XI. Back on board, Van Horn immediately hove short,
CHAPTER XII. What happened aboard the Arangi Jerry never knew.
CHAPTER XIII. The boy’s name, as Jerry was to learn, was Lamai,
CHAPTER XIV. For many days, tied by the stick, Jerry remained Lamai’s prisoner.
CHAPTER XV. For some time after the conclusion of the race,
CHAPTER XVI. Three months more passed;
CHAPTER XVII. As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away,
CHAPTER XVIII. Meanwhile the months slipped by,
CHAPTER XIX. And had Bashti hastened delivery of the wives by one day
CHAPTER XX. A week Jerry spent in the bush,
CHAPTER XXI. The fine, three-topmast schooner Ariel,
CHAPTER XXII. Northward, along the leeward coast of Malaita,
CHAPTER XXIII. One thing Jerry learned early on the Ariel
CHAPTER XXIV. When the Ariel cleared from Malu,