영어로 읽는 고전 _ 에머슨 허프의 남자의 길
"The Way of a Man"은 Emerson Hough가 1907년에 발표한 소설로, 미국 서부 개척시대를 배경으로 한 모험과 성장의 이야기입니다.
이 작품은 John Cowles라는 젊은이가 버지니아를 떠나 서부로 향하면서 겪는 모험을 그립니다. 주인공은 서부로의 여정에서 Ellen Meriwether라는 여성을 만나고, 험난한 상황 속에서 진정한 사랑과 책임감을 배워가게 됩니다.
Hough는 이 소설에서 서부 개척시대의 역사적 배경을 생생하게 그리면서, 한 젊은이의 정신적, 육체적 성장을 섬세하게 묘사합니다. 특히 원주민과의 갈등, 자연의 시련, 그리고 문명과 야생의 경계에서 겪는 도전들을 통해 주인공의 성장 과정을 효과적으로 보여줍니다.
작품은 단순한 서부 모험담을 넘어서 인간의 성숙과 도덕적 성장을 다룹니다. '한 남자의 길(The Way of a Man)'이라는 제목이 암시하듯, 책임감 있는 성인으로 성장해가는 과정을 깊이 있게 탐구하여, 성장소설로서의 가치도 인정받고 있습니다.

Classics in English _ The Way of a Man by Emerson Hough 1907
"The Way of a Man" is a novel published by Emerson Hough in 1907, a story of adventure and growth set in the American West.
The work depicts the adventures of a young man named John Cowles as he leaves Virginia and heads west. During his journey west, the protagonist meets a woman named Ellen Meriwether, and learns true love and responsibility in difficult situations.
In this novel, Hough vividly depicts the historical background of the West and delicately describes the mental and physical growth of a young man. In particular, the protagonist's growth process is effectively shown through conflicts with natives, trials of nature, and challenges at the border between civilization and the wild.
The work goes beyond a simple Western adventure story and deals with human maturity and moral growth. As the title "The Way of a Man" suggests, it deeply explores the process of growing into a responsible adult, and is also recognized as a valued coming-of-age novel.

Summary
"The Way of a Man" by Emerson Hough is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of Virginia's idyllic landscapes, focusing on the life of John Cowles, a young man grappling with themes of love, honor, and the social dynamics of his time. The book intricately weaves in elements of romance, adventure, and the complexities of Southern society before the Civil War. The opening of the novel introduces John Cowles as he recalls a pivotal moment spent with Grace Sheraton, his neighbor. On a warm Virginia morning, he impulsively kisses her, setting in motion a complicated relationship defined by their families' histories and expectations. Cowles reflects on the tension between youthful passion and the constraints of gentlemanly conduct. As he navigates the intricacies of courting Grace amidst the societal norms of the time, he encounters pivotal figures, such as Gordon Orme, who bring additional layers of complexity to his experiences and friendships. The narrative is steeped in the contrast between natural beauty and impending societal change, which hints at the broader conflicts that will shape the characters' lives as the story progresses.

Contents
Chapter I. The Kissing Of Miss Grace Sheraton
Chapter II. The Meeting Of Gordon Orme
Chapter III. The Art Of The Orient
Chapter IV. Wars And Rumors Of War
Chapter V. The Madness Of Much Kissing
Chapter VI. A Sad Lover
Chapter VII. What Cometh In The Night
Chapter VIII. Beginning Adventures In New Lands
Chapter IX. The Girl With The Heart
Chapter X. The Supreme Court
Chapter XI. The Morning After
Chapter XII. The Wreck On The River
Chapter XIII. The Face In The Firelight
Chapter XIV. Au Large
Chapter XV. Her Infinite Variety
Chapter XVI. Buffalo!
Chapter XVII. Sioux!
Chapter XVIII. The Test
Chapter XIX. The Quality Of Mercy
Chapter Xx. Gordon Orme, Magician
Chapter XXI. Two In The Desert
Chapter XXII.Mandy McGovern On Marriage
Chapter XXIII. Issue Joined
Chapter XXIV. Forsaking All Others
Chapter XXV. Cleaving Only Unto Her.
Chapter XXVI. In Sickness And In Health
Chapter XXVII. With All My Worldly Goods I Thee Endow
Chapter XXVIII. Till Death Do Part
Chapter XXIX. The Garden
Chapter XXX. They Twain
Chapter XXXI. The Betrothal
Chapter XXXII. The Covenant
Chapter XXXIII. The Flaming Sword
Chapter XXXIV. The Loss Of Paradise
Chapter XXXV. The Yoke
Chapter XXXVI. The Goad
Chapter XXXVII. The Furrow
Chapter XXXVIII. Hearts Hypothecated
Chapter XXXIX. The Uncovering Of Gordon Orme
Chapter XL. A Confusion In Covenants
Chapter XLI. Ellen Or Grace
Chapter XLII. Face To Face
Chapter XLIII. The Reckoning
Chapter XLIV. This Indenture Witnesseth
Chapter XLV. Ellen