영어로 읽는 고전 _ 알버트 드피나의 죽지 않는 잠의 수호자
알버트 드피나의 "죽지 않는 잠의 수호자"는 20세기 중반에 쓰여진 것으로 추정되는 과학 소설이다. 이 이야기는 "조정자"라고 불리는 빌 나든이 토성과 연결된 신비로운 위협에 맞서기 위해 여러 행성 출신의 다양한 팀을 구성하는 은하계 간 갈등을 다룬다. 도입부는 긴장감과 흥미를 조성하며, 태양계 행성들 간의 파멸적인 전쟁으로 확대될 수 있는 임박한 위기를 보여준다.
소설의 시작 부분에서는 나든과 평의회 구성원들이 행성 간 우주선들의 충격적인 실종과 전쟁 가능성을 논의하는 장면을 소개한다. 나든은 심리적 요인을 분석하고 복잡한 인간 상호작용을 조정할 수 있는 뛰어난 정신적 능력으로 특징지어진다. 이러한 특별한 재능은 다양한 행성 대표들이 긴장과 의혹을 표출하는 고위험 회의의 중심에 그를 위치시킨다. "호문쿨루스"라고 불리는 위협적인 생명체의 비밀을 탐구하면서 파벌들이 충돌하자, 서사는 신속히 액션으로 발전하며, 나든과 그의 동맹자들이 토성 깊숙이 모험을 떠나도록 강요하는 격렬한 투쟁으로 절정에 달한다. 이는 그들을 우주를 위협하는 수수께끼 같고 잠재적으로 파괴적인 힘들과 직면하게 만든다.
Classics Read in English _ Keeper of the Deathless Sleep by Albert dePina
"Keeper of the Deathless Sleep" by Albert dePina is a science fiction novel believed to have been written in the mid-20th century. The story centers on an intergalactic conflict where Bill Nardon, known as "the Correlator," assembles a diverse team from various planets to face a mysterious threat linked to Saturn. The opening creates an atmosphere of tension and intrigue, revealing an imminent crisis that could spiral into a devastating war between the planets of the Solar System.
The novel begins by introducing Nardon and the Council members as they discuss the shocking disappearance of interplanetary spacecraft and the looming possibility of war. Nardon is distinguished by his extraordinary mental abilities that enable him to analyze psychological dynamics and coordinate complex human interactions. This unique talent positions him at the heart of a high-stakes meeting where representatives from different planets voice their tensions and suspicions. As factions clash while investigating the secrets of a menacing creature called the "homunculi," the narrative quickly shifts into action mode, climaxing in intense combat that forces Nardon and his allies to venture deep into Saturn's depths. This journey brings them face-to-face with the enigmatic and potentially catastrophic forces that threaten their universe.
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The rain's silver curtain had lifted for some time?over an hour now?Bill Nardon mused. The blinding blueness of the skies was reflected on the satiny sheen of the platino-plastic structures of the spaceport, now glorious in its display of opulence for the benefit of the arriving delegations of five worlds. The Terran display of grandeur had been planned to increase with exquisite skill all the way to the Universarium.
Which in itself was a piece of effrontery, Bill thought with a sardonic smile, considering that with Earth, only six worlds were represented, which was far from being the Universe. Not to mention that each planet was sovereign, jealously and hypersensitively suspicious of the slightest encroachment upon their rights and domains. Bill was certainly aware of the fact that the word Universarium would be a cause for resentment.
