〈영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 마가렛 St. 클레어의 번성하는 악마〉
"Flowering Evil"(번성하는 악마)은 "Neith의 게임"으로도 알려진 Margaret St. Clair의 SF 소설이다. 1950년에 처음 출판된 이 소설은 모계 사회가 존재하는 행성 네이트를 배경으로 하며, 이 사회의 정치적, 사회적 역학에 휘말리게 되는 한 지구인의 이야기를 중심으로 전개된다. "Flowering Evil"이라는 제목은 목가적인 것처럼 보이는 환경의 표면 아래에 숨어 있는 속임수와 부패에 대한 주제를 암시한다. St. Clair의 작품은 종종 사회적 논평을 탐구하고 색다른 사회 구조를 탐구하여 그녀의 소설을 사변 소설 팬들에게 흥미로운 읽을 거리로 만들었다.
〈Science novels read in English_ Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair 〉
"Flowering Evil" is a play by Margaret St. Petersburg, also known as "Neith's Game". This is a science fiction novel by Clair. First published in 1950, the novel is set on the planet Nate, where a matriarchal society exists, and centers on the story of an Earthling who becomes caught up in the political and social dynamics of this society. The title "Flowering Evil" hints at themes of deception and corruption lurking beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic surroundings. St. Clair's work often explores social commentary and explores unconventional social structures, making her novels an interesting read for fans of her speculative fiction.
Summary
Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too.
Captain Bjornson shook a grizzled head. "I never saw a plant I liked the looks of less," he said. "I don't know how he got it through the planetary plant quarantine. You take my advice, Amy, and watch out for it." He took another of the little geela nut cookies from the quaint old lucite platter, and bit into it appreciatively.
Mrs. Dinsmore sniffed, "I don't know what you're driving at," she said coldly, "or why you're so prejudiced against my poor little Rambler. You know perfectly well that Robert would never send me anything the least bit dangerous."
