〈영어로 읽는 고전 공상과학 소설_ 클리포드 시맥의 화성에서 온 메시지〉
클리포드 D. 시맥이 1943년에 쓴 "화성에서 온 메시지(Message From Mars)"는 그의 소설 중 하나다. 이 소설은 인류의 미래와 우주 탐사에 대한 상상력을 담은 과학 소설로 유명하다. 시맥은 과학적인 상상력과 인간적인 감정을 조합하여 독특한 이야기를 만들어 냈다. "화성에서 온 메시지"는 지구와 화성 간의 소통을 중심으로 한 이야기를 전개하며, 특히 인간과 외계 생명체 간의 상호 작용을 다루고 있다.
〈A classic science fiction novel read in English_ Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak〉
“Message From Mars,” written by Clifford D. Simak in 1943, is one of his novels. This novel is famous as a science fiction novel that contains imagination about the future of humanity and space exploration. Simek created a unique story by combining scientific imagination and human emotions. "Message from Mars" develops a story centered on communication between Earth and Mars, particularly the interaction between humans and extraterrestrial life.
Summary
Fifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge of bones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plains of Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet, his only ship a total wreck?and knew that Earth was doomed unless he could send a warning within hours.
"You're crazy, man," snapped Steven Alexander, "you can't take off for Mars alone!"
Scott Nixon thumped the desk in sudden irritation.
"Why not?" he shouted. "One man can run a rocket. Jack Riley's sick and there are no other pilots here. The rocket blasts in fifteen minutes and we can't wait. This is the last chance. The only chance we'll have for months."
