<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 나다니엘 호손의 기적의 항아리>
"The Miraculous Pitcher"는 Nathaniel Hawthorne이 쓴 단편소설로, 1837년 그의 컬렉션 "Twice-Told Tales"의 일부로 처음 출판되었다.
"기적의 항아리"에서 호손은 끝없이 물을 공급할 수 있는 힘을 가진 기적의 항아리를 되찾기 위해 여행을 떠나는 에파미논다스라는 어린 소년의 이야기를 들려준다. Epaminondas는 길을 따라 다양한 도전과 장애물에 직면하면서 탐구를 시작한다.
이야기가 전개되면서 Epaminondas는 그의 임무를 단념시키거나 그의 발전을 방해하려는 일련의 인물들을 만나게 된다. 그러나 그의 결단력과 인내로 그는 마침내 기적의 항아리를 구해 마을로 돌려보내는 데 성공한다.
"기적의 항아리"는 기발한 매력, 풍부한 상징, 도덕적 교훈이 특징인 호손 산문의 특징이다. 이 이야기는 용기, 인내, 고결한 행동에 대한 보상이라는 주제를 다르고 있다.


"The Miraculous Pitcher" is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1837 as part of his collection "Twice-Told Tales".
In “The Miraculous Pitcher,” Hawthorne tells the story of a young boy named Epaminondas who sets out on a journey to retrieve a Miraculous Pitcher that has the power to provide an endless supply of water. Epaminondas begins his quest, encountering various challenges and obstacles along his way.
As the story unfolds, Epaminondas encounters a series of characters who attempt to dissuade him from his mission or impede his progress. However, with his determination and perseverance, he finally succeeds in obtaining the Miraculous Pitcher and returning it to the village.
" The Miraculous Pitcher" is a hallmark of Hawthorne's prose, characterized by its whimsical charm, rich symbolism, and moral lessons. The story explores themes of courage, perseverance, and rewards for noble deeds.

Summary
One evening, in times long ago, old Philemon and his old wife Baucis sat at their cottage-door, enjoying the cahn and beautiful sunset. They had already eaten their frugal supper, and intended now to spend a quiet hour or two before bedtime. So they talked together about their garden, and their cow, and their bees, and their grapevine, which clambered over the cottage-wall, and on which the grapes were beginning to turn purple. But the rude shouts of children and the fierce barking of dogs, in the village near at hand, grew louder and louder, until, at last, it was hardly possible for Baucis and Philemon to hear each other speak.

Contents
Introductory to “The Miraculous Pitcher"
THE MIRACULOUS PITCHER
THE HILLSIDE?After the Story