〈영어로 읽은 고전 공상과학 소설 _ 잭 윌리암슨의 피그미 행성〉
"피그미 행성"은 잭 윌리엄슨(Jack Williamson)이 쓴 소설로, 1932년에 출판되었으며 공상 과학 소설의 클래식 중 하나로 인정 받고 있다. 이 작품은 인류의 당면한 문제와 가치에 대해 탐구하는 과학적 요소를 결합하여 흥미로운 이야기로 전개된다. 이 소설은 피그미 크기의 행성에서 일어나는 이야기를 중심으로 하고 있으며, 작품이 처음 출간된 이후에도 여전히 많은 독자들에게 사랑받고 있다.
〈A classic science fiction novel read in English_ The Pygmy Planet by Jack Williamson〉
"Pygmy Planet" is a novel written by Jack Williamson, published in 1932, and is recognized as one of the classics of science fiction. This work unfolds into an interesting story by combining scientific elements that explore the problems and values facing humanity. This novel centers on a story that takes place on a pygmy-sized planet, and is still loved by many readers even after it was first published.
Summary
Unconsciously, he tensed the muscles of his six feet of lean, hard body. His crisp, flame-colored hair seemed to bristle; his blue eyes blazed. He clenched a brown hammer of a fist.
Larry felt himself an energetic, red-blooded square peg, badly afflicted with the urge for adventure, miserably wedged in a round hole.