〈영어로 읽는 SF소설 _ 키스 라우머의 글레이브 행성 통치자〉
“The Governor of Glave“은 키스 라우머(Keith Laumer)가 1963년에 출판한 공상과학 소설로, 외교관 Retief가 혁명이 일어난 Glave 행성에 파견되는 내용이다.
이 소설은 외교 현장에서 일어나는 갑작스러운 정세 변화와 이에 대처하는 외교관들의 모습을 리얼하게 그려내고 있다. 동료들이 위험을 회피하는 동안, 주인공은 문제 해결을 위해 앞장서는 결단력 있는 인물로 묘사되고 있다. 불안정한 정국 속에서 그가 어떤 활약을 펼칠지 기대감을 불러 일으킨다.
〈Science fiction novel read in English_ The Governor of Glave by Keith Laumer 〉
“The Governor of Glave” is a science fiction novel published in 1963 by Keith Laumer about diplomat Retief being dispatched to the planet Glave, where a revolution has occurred.
This novel realistically depicts sudden political changes that occur in the diplomatic field and the diplomats who deal with them. While his colleagues are risk-averse, the protagonist is portrayed as a decisive person who takes the lead in solving problems. It raises expectations about what kind of performance he will perform in an unstable political situation.
Summary
The revolution was over and peace restored?naturally Retief expected the worst!
Retief is suddenly called to a meeting while playing dice with his colleagues on the spaceship. Ambassador Sternwheeler says that a revolutionary government of workers and peasants has emerged on the planet Glave, and he is wondering how to relate to them.
The ambassador says there was no violence because the former ruling class was in exile, but Retief questions whether they have the manpower to operate air purification systems, etc. At this time, a message from the revolutionary government arrives, warning against interference in internal affairs by foreign powers.
While debating whether to stay in orbit or send a delegation, the ambassador says he will give the opportunity to volunteer for any able-bodied and adaptable staff under the age of 40, and Retief decides to take the risk and go down to the planet... .
