영어로 읽는 고전 _ 헨리 하세의 영원한 젬드의 죽음
헨리 하세(Henry Hasse)의 "영원한 젬드는 반드시 죽어야 한다!(Eternal Zemmd Must Die!)"는 20세기 중반에 쓰인 공상과학 소설이다. 이 책은 행성간 연방의 미래를 위협하는 심각한 위기에 직면한 등장인물들의 스릴 넘치는 서사를 보여준다. 이야기의 중심에는 지구의 조정관 드하리스(DeHarries)가 있는데, 그는 외계 지능체가 태양계 전역의 권력 최고층에 침투하고 있을 가능성을 발견하고 행성 대표들의 긴급한 조언을 구하게 된다.
서사의 시작 부분은 신비로운 존재가 태양계에 진입하여 혼돈과 음모를 불러일으키면서 불길한 분위기를 조성한다. 드하리스는 연방의 안정성에 대한 우려를 표명하며, 더 큰 위협을 암시하는 것으로 보이는 일련의 설명할 수 없는 사건들을 지적한다. 한편 우리는 금성의 여제 알라디안(Aladdian)과 커트 에몬스(Curt Emmons) 같은 인물들을 만나게 되는데, 이들은 스파이 활동, 잠재적 배신, 그리고 젬드(Zemmd)라고 알려진 외계의 배후 조종자라는 불길한 그림자의 거미줄에 걸려 있다. 플롯이 전개되면서 대표들 사이의 긴장이 고조되고, 비밀스러운 행동들이 대담한 탈출, 의도적인 공격, 그리고 어두운 동기의 약속으로 이어지며 광범위하고 매혹적인 이야기의 토대를 마련한다.
Classics Read in English _ Eternal Zemmd Must Die! by Henry Hasse
Henry Hasse's "Eternal Zemmd Must Die!" is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century that presents a thrilling narrative involving characters faced with a dire crisis threatening their interplanetary federation's future. Central to the story is DeHarries, Earth's Correlator, who discovers that an alien intelligence may be infiltrating the highest levels of power throughout the Solar System, prompting him to seek urgent counsel from planetary delegates.
The narrative's opening establishes an ominous atmosphere as a mysterious entity enters the Solar System, unleashing chaos and intrigue. DeHarries expresses concerns about the Federation's stability, pointing to a series of unexplainable events that appear to signal a greater threat. Meanwhile, we encounter characters such as Aladdian, the Empress of Venus, and Curt Emmons, who find themselves caught in a web of espionage, potential betrayal, and the looming specter of an alien mastermind known as Zemmd. As the plot unfolds, tensions escalate among delegates while secretive actions lead to daring escapes, deliberate attacks, and the promise of dark motives, establishing the foundation for an expansive and captivating tale.
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DeHarries, Correlator for Earth, paced alone in his suite far beneath the Council Room. He held a sheaf of papers?his intended speech to the Planetary Delegates. Now he crumpled it viciously, flung it to the floor. What good were speeches? Already he anticipated their arguments, the protests and questions. He, himself, had a question or two.
"Course of action," he muttered grimly, "What sort of action? Action against what?"
He strode to the immense tele-globe, flicked it on. Its radiant surface reflected the austere Council Chamber above. Already the six delegates were entering. Soon they'd become restless waiting for him. But still DeHarries watched.
Aladdian, Empress of Venus, was there, fragile and lovely despite the grave look on her alabastrine face. She at least was aware of the threat to the System which had grown apace during the past few years.
