영어로 읽는 고전 _ 제임스 올리버 커우드의 북쪽의 꽃_현대 로맨스
제임스 올리버 커우드의 "Flower of the North: A Modern Romance"는 20세기 초에 쓰인 소설입니다. 이 이야기는 캐나다의 자연을 배경으로 하며, 자연의 아름다움과 인간의 갈등 속에서 사랑, 모험, 생존을 위한 투쟁이라는 주제를 탐구하는 듯합니다. 이 이야기는 두 주인공, 그레그슨과 필립 휘트모어를 소개합니다. 두 사람은 공유된 과거에 이끌려 험난한 북부에서 외부의 역경과 개인적인 악마와 싸우며 경험을 헤쳐 나갑니다. 책의 서두는 그레그슨이 만난 매혹적인 여성을 열정적으로 묘사하는 외딴 오두막을 배경으로 하며, 아름다움과 과거의 업적에 대한 기억과 토론이 쇄도합니다. 그러나 필립은 그레그슨을 자연으로 데려와 계획과 삶을 위태롭게 할 수 있는 중대한 상황에 직면하게 했으며, 이는 신비한 힘과 관련이 있다고 밝히면서 더 큰 우려를 품습니다. 그들이 전략을 세우고 회상하는 동안, 그들의 대화는 앞으로의 투쟁을 예고하는데, 외부 세계의 위협뿐만 아니라 필립의 사업 파트너의 딸인 일린 브로코의 임박한 도착과 관련된 사랑의 얽힘도 포함됩니다. 복잡한 줄거리와 캐릭터 관계의 탐구는 서스펜스와 모험의 요소가 얽힌 고전적인 낭만적 서사를 암시합니다.

Flower of the North _ A Modern Romance by James Oliver Curwood
"Flower of the North: A Modern Romance" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness and appears to explore themes of love, adventure, and the struggle for survival amid natural beauty and human conflict. The narrative introduces two main characters, Gregson and Philip Whittemore, who, drawn together by a shared past, navigate their experiences in the rugged north, battling both external adversities and their own personal demons. The opening of the book sets the stage in a remote cabin where Gregson passionately describes an enchanting woman he has encountered, sparking a flurry of memories and discussions about beauty and their past exploits. Philip, however, harbors deeper concerns as he reveals that he has brought Gregson to the wilderness to face a critical situation that could jeopardize their plans and lives, linked to mysterious forces at play. As they strategize and reminisce, their conversation foreshadows the struggles ahead, involving not just threats from the outside world, but also the entanglements of love, particularly with the impending arrival of Eileen Brokaw, the daughter of Philip’s business partner. The intricate plotting and exploration of character relationships hint at a classic romantic narrative intertwined with elements of suspense and adventure.

Summary
"Such hair! Such eyes! Such color! Laugh if you will, Whittemore, but I swear that she was the handsomest girl I've ever laid my eyes upon!"
There was an artist's enthusiasm in Gregson's girlishly sensitive face as he looked across the table at Whittemore and lighted a cigarette.
"She wouldn't so much as give me a look when I stared," he added. "I couldn't help it. Gad, I'm going to make a full-page 'cover' of her to-morrow for Burke's. Burke dotes on pretty women for the cover of his magazine. Why, demmit, man, what the deuce are you laughing at?"
"Not at this particular case, Tom," apologized Whittemore. "But?I'm wondering?"
His eyes wandered ruminatively about the rough interior of the little cabin, lighted by a single oil-lamp hanging from a cross-beam in the ceiling, and he whistled softly.

Contents
CHAPTER I. There was an artist's enthusiasm
CHAPTER II. For a moment the two men stood in silence
CHAPTER III. For a full minute Philip paced back
CHAPTER IV. Philip broke the silence
CHAPTER V. A dozen steps beyond the door Philip paused
CHAPTER VI. Scarce had he spoken
CHAPTER VII. Philip stood undecided
CHAPTER VIII. Philip did not see the hundred staring eyes
CHAPTER IX. Her voice broke the spell
CHAPTER X. Soon Philip slackened his pace
CHAPTER XI. Philip and Jeanne stood face to face
CHAPTER XII. The canoe ran among the reeds
CHAPTER XIII. Philip knew that Jeanne was watching him
CHAPTER XIV. Philip sat where Jeanne had left him
CHAPTER XV. Not until the silken flap of the tent had fallen
CHAPTER XVI. There was a low tremble in Jeanne's voice
CHAPTER XVII. He was an old man
CHAPTER XVIII. Philip stood where Jeanne had left him
CHAPTER XIX. To be alone
CHAPTER XX. For many minutes Philip did not move
CHAPTER XXI. As Philip approached the cabin
CHAPTER XXII. News of the double tragedy had swept
CHAPTER XXIII. For a moment Philip bowed his head
CHAPTER XXIV. Both Philip and Jeanne were silent
CHAPTER XXV. All that night the storm came out of the north