영어로 읽는 고전 _ 메러디스 니콜슨의 골칫덩어리
"Blacksheep! Blacksheep!"은 Meredith Nicholson이 쓴 20세기 초에 쓰인 소설입니다. 이 이야기는 다소 소심하고 불안한 독신남인 Archibald Bennett을 중심으로 전개되는데, 그는 여동생인 Howard Featherstone 부인을 위해 집안일을 맡습니다. Archie의 여정이 펼쳐지면서 그는 예상치 못한 모험의 그물에 끌려들게 되는데, 겉보기에 단순한 의뢰로 여름 임대 주택을 검사하는 것에서 시작해서 곧 기이한 가족들과 마주치고 긴장이 고조되는 상황으로 확대됩니다. 소설의 시작 부분은 Archie의 성격과 특히 여동생과 바쁜 남편과의 관계를 확립합니다. 집을 검사하기 위한 그의 다가올 여행에 대해 논의하는 동안 그의 건강 문제와 그의 삶의 침체감에 대한 힌트가 나타납니다. 저녁 식사 중에 중요한 순간이 발생하는데, 그곳에서 그는 소심한 그의 본성에 도전하는 활기찬 젊은 여성인 Isabel Perry를 만나 자신의 삶과 자존감 문제를 되돌아보게 됩니다. 이 오프닝은 주요 등장인물을 소개할 뿐만 아니라 아치가 안전지대에서 나와 더 모험적인 삶을 추구하려는 전망을 가지고 고심하면서 그의 변화에 대한 배경을 제공합니다.

Classics Read in English _ Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Meredith Nicholson
"Blacksheep! Blacksheep!" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Archibald Bennett, a somewhat timid and anxious bachelor brother who takes on domestic tasks for his sister, Mrs. Howard Featherstone. As Archie's journey unfolds, he is drawn into a web of unexpected adventure, beginning with a seemingly simple commission to inspect a summer rental house but quickly escalating into encounters with eccentric families and burgeoning tensions. The beginning of the novel establishes Archie's character and his relationships, particularly with his sister and her busy husband. While discussing his upcoming trip to inspect a house, hints of his health issues and a sense of stagnancy in his life emerge. A pivotal moment occurs during a dinner where he meets Isabel Perry, a lively young woman who challenges his timid nature, prompting him to reflect on his own life and issues of self-esteem. This opening not only introduces key characters but also sets the stage for Archie's transformation as he grapples with the prospect of stepping out of his comfort zone and pursuing a more adventurous life.

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Mrs. Howard Featherstone spent much time thinking up things for her brother Archibald Bennett to do, and as Archie was the ideal bachelor brother, always remembering the children's birthdays and turning up dutifully for Christmas dinners, he accepted her commissions in the most amiable spirit and his services were unfailingly satisfactory. He knew perfectly well that most of the jobs she imposed upon him had been politely but firmly declined by her busy husband, but this made no difference to Archie, who had all the time in the world, and infinite patience, and he rather enjoyed tracing express packages and matching ribbons.
"The agent who's been looking up a summer house for us says this is an unusual opportunity, as there are few places to let at Bailey Harbor and this one is unexpectedly on the market.

Contents
CHAPTER I.
I. Mrs. Howard Featherstone spent much time
II. Archie didn't know that the note caused Isabel
III. He discharged the driver
IV. It was close upon midnight
V. There was neither star nor moon

CHAPTER II.
I. Out of the woods and once more
II. Toward morning the Governor again had recourse
III. Archie stared aghast
IV. The next morning he announced Cornford
V. At midnight Seebrook and Walters came in
VI. When they reached the dining_room

CHAPTER III.
I. With all his outward candor the Governor had
II. The Governor, smoking a pipe on the veranda
III. At the garage Sally produced a satchel
IV. It was close upon six o'clock
V. As the train flew along the Connecticut shore

CHAPTER IV.
I. The car crossed to the Avenue
II. The Governor maintained so evenly his mood
III. Archie learned from Baring
IV. Refreshed by a nap and a shower
V. They wrote themselves down on the hotel

CHAPTER V.
I. In spite of my warnings you continue to follow me
II. The new car proved to be a racer
III. I never saw a tramp yet
IV. The morning opened auspiciously with a raking
V. Three days in the harvest field brought Archie

CHAPTER VI.
I. They breathed deep of the tonic air of the North
II. At the supper table a new direction
III. At nine when Congdon announced his intention
IV. When the Governor and Archie went down to
V. The Governor quickly recovered his spirits

CHAPTER VII.
I. The Governor and Archie were waiting on
II. Shortly before midnight Archie and Leary left
III. Archie was very humble as he reflected
IV. That night the Governor's condition took an unfavorable turn
V. On the eighth day Dr. Mosgrove announced