<영어로 읽는 고전 _ 헨리 제임스의 전신기사>
"In the Cage"는 헨리 제임스의 중편소설로 1898년에 처음 출판되었다. 이 작품은 세련된 런던 교외에 위치한 우체국에서 전신 기사로 일하는 이름 없는 젊은 여성의 삶과 경험을 중심으로 전개된다. 이야기의 중심 주제는 계급 구별, 사회적 이동성, 인간 관계의 미묘한 차이들이다.
"In the Cage"는 인간 심리학에 대한 헨리 제임스의 기민한 이해, 그의 복잡한 스타일, 사회적 상호 작용과 개인적 열망의 복잡성을 포착하는 그의 재주를 읽을 수 있다. 이 이야기는 19세기 후반의 사회 구조와 개인이 이러한 범위 내에서 자신의 욕망을 탐색하는 방식에 대한 비판적인 시각을 제공해 준다.

<Classics to read in English_ In the Cage by Henry James>
"In the Cage" is a novella by Henry James first published in 1898. The work centers on the life and experiences of an unnamed young woman who works as a telegraph operator at a post office located in a fashionable London suburb. The central themes of the story are class distinctions, social mobility, and the nuances of human relationships.
"In the Cage" is a testament to Henry James' astute understanding of human psychology, his complex style, and his knack for capturing the complexities of social interactions and personal aspirations. This story provides a critical look at the social structures of the late 19th century and the ways in which individuals navigated their desires within these boundaries.

요약
전신기사인 주인공은 직업 때문에 엘리트 계층의 삶을 은밀하게 접하게 된다. 그녀는 해독한 전보를 통해 그들의 개인적인 일, 로맨스, 배신, 기타 사적인 문제를 엿볼 수 있다. 그녀가 관찰한 주요 인물 중 하나는 에버라드 선장인데, 그녀는 그에게 은밀히 반하게 된다.
그녀가 이들 개인의 삶에 더욱 몰입하게 되면서, 그녀는 그들의 세계의 일부가 되는 것에 대해 상상하고 환상을 갖기 시작합니다. 전신 케이지에서의 그녀의 위치는 그녀 자신의 욕망, 열망, 사회가 그녀에게 부과한 한계를 은유적으로 표현한 케이지가 된다.
약혼자 머지와의 관계는 그녀가 매일 관찰하는 세계와 극명한 대조를 이룬다. 머지 씨는 안정감과 진정한 애정을 제공하는 반면, 귀족 세계의 매력과 수수께끼의 에버라드 선장은 그녀의 인식과 욕구에 도전하는데….

Summary
The main character, a telegraph operator, has secret access to the lives of the elite class because of his job. She gives us a glimpse into their personal affairs, romances, betrayals, and other private matters through her deciphered telegrams. One of the main characters she observes is Captain Everard, for whom she becomes secretly infatuated.
As she becomes more immersed in the lives of these individuals, she begins to imagine and fantasize about becoming part of their world. Her position in the full-body cage makes her a cage, a metaphorical representation of her own desires, aspirations, and the limitations imposed on her by society.
Her relationship with her fiance, Mudge, stands in stark contrast to the world she observes every day. Mr. Mudge provides stability and genuine affection, while the charms of the aristocratic world and the enigmatic Captain Everard challenge her perceptions and desires... .

Contents

CHAPTER I. It had occurred to her early that in her position
CHAPTER II. It was always rather quiet at Cocker’s
CHAPTER III. She pushed in three bescribbled forms
CHAPTER IV. She saw her in fact
CHAPTER V. This was neither more nor less than the queer extension
CHAPTER VI. She met Mrs. Jordan when she could
CHAPTER VII. There was something in our young lady
CHAPTER VIII. The girl had in course of time every opportunity
CHAPTER IX. Meanwhile, since irritation sometimes relieved her
CHAPTER X. “They’re the most awful wretches
CHAPTER XI. She would have admitted indeed
CHAPTER XII. She was occasionally worried
CHAPTER XIII. He never brought Cissy back
CHAPTER XIV. But the summer “holidays” brought a marked difference
CHAPTER XV. She never knew afterwards quite
CHAPTER XVI. Her tears helped her really to dissimulate
CHAPTER XVII. In spite of this drop
CHAPTER XVIII. Mr. Mudge had lately been so occupied with their famous
CHAPTER XIX. His having kept this great news for the last
CHAPTER XX. It was not till the end of October
CHAPTER XXI. It was repeated the next day
CHAPTER XXII. Eighteen days elapsed
CHAPTER XXIII. She was as struck with the beauty
CHAPTER XXIV. If life at Cocker’s, with the dreadful drop of August
CHAPTER XXV. “I think you must have heard me speak of Mr. Drake?”
CHAPTER XXVI. Mrs. Jordan looked away from her now
CHAPTER XXVII. This young lady at last rose again