〈영어로 읽는 공상과학 고전소설 _ 필립 K. 딕의 웹 너머〉
"Beyond Lies the Wub"는 필립 K. 딕이 쓴 과학 소설 중 하나로, 이 작품은 1952년에 처음 출판되었다. 이 소설은 우주 여행 중에 일어나는 인간과 외계 생명체 사이의 상호 작용을 이야기 한다. 작품에서는 이집트인 외계 생명체인 "Wub"에 대한 이야기가 전개되는데, 이는 존재론적인 주제와 도덕적인 고찰을 담고 있다. 이 작품은 딕의 특징적인 상상력과 철학적인 아이디어를 담고 있으며, 그의 작품 중에서도 두드러진 작품 중 하나다.
〈A classic science fiction novel read in English_ Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick〉
"Beyond Lies the Wub" is one of the science fiction works written by Philip K. Dick, which was first published in 1952. This novel tells the story of the interactions between humans and extraterrestrial life that occur during space travel. The work tells the story of "Wub," an Egyptian extraterrestrial life form, and contains ontological themes and moral considerations. This work contains Dick's characteristic imagination and philosophical ideas, and is one of his most outstanding works.
Summary
The slovenly wub might well have said: Many men talk like philosophers and live like fools.
They had almost finished with the loading. Outside stood the Optus, his arms folded, his face sunk in gloom. Captain Franco walked leisurely down the gangplank, grinning.
"What's the matter?" he said. "You're getting paid for all this."
The Optus said nothing. He turned away, collecting his robes. The Captain put his boot on the hem of the robe.
