영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 시릴 M. 콘블루스의 알려진 조
"Everybody Knows Joe"는 C. M. Kornbluth의 SF 단편 소설입니다. 이 작품은 1953년 Fantastic Universe October-November 에 출간되었으며, 미래 사회의 평범한 인물 'Joe'를 통해 기술 발전과 인간성에 대한 깊이 있는 통찰을 보여줍니다.
이야기는 모든 사람들이 알고 있다고 생각하는 'Joe'라는 인물을 중심으로 전개됩니다. 그는 겉보기에는 평범한 사람이지만, 실제로는 매우 특별한 능력이나 역할을 가지고 있습니다. Kornbluth는 이 작품을 통해 개인의 정체성과 사회적 인식의 차이, 그리고 인간관계의 복잡성을 탐구합니다.
이 소설은 Kornbluth의 다른 작품들처럼 사회 비평적 요소를 포함하고 있으며, 표면적으로 단순해 보이는 이야기 속에 깊은 의미를 담고 있습니다.
Science Fiction Novels in English _ Everybody knows Joe by C. M. Kornbluth
"Everybody Knows Joe" is a science fiction short story by C. M. Kornbluth. It was published in Fantastic Universe October-November 1953 and presents a deep insight into technological advancement and humanity through the ordinary person 'Joe' in a future society.
The story revolves around a character named 'Joe' whom everyone thinks they know. He seems ordinary on the outside, but in reality, he has very special abilities or roles. Through this work, Kornbluth explores the differences in individual identity, social perception, and the complexity of human relationships.
Like other works by Kornbluth, this novel contains elements of social criticism and contains deep meaning in a story that seems simple on the surface.
Summary
For a young man Cyril Kornbluth has been around a long time?at least in the upper reaches of science fiction and fantasy writing. His "Little Black Gag" is already accepted as a classic, his collaborations with Judith Merril "Mars Child" and Frederik Pohl "The Space Merchants," novels of high entertainment and worth. We are delighted to present him in a little story that should scare the pants off everybody.
Joe had quite a day for himself Thursday and as usual I had to tag along. If I had a right arm to give I'd give it for a day off now and then. Like on Thursday. On Thursday he really outdid himself.
He woke up in the hotel room and had a shower. He wasn't going to shave until I told him he looked like a bum. So he shaved and then he stood for a whole minute admiring his beauty in the mirror, forgetting whose idea it was in the first place.
