영어로 읽는 고전 _ 넬슨 S. 본드의 에로스의 표류자들
넬슨 S. 본드의 "에로스의 표류자들"은 20세기 초에 쓰여진 SF 소설입니다. 이 책은 모슬리 가족과 윌크스 가족이라는 두 가족이 유나이티드 오어스 코퍼레이션이 제기하는 도전 속에서 소행성 에로스의 소유권을 두고 경쟁하는 투쟁을 중심으로 전개됩니다. 이야기는 미래적 배경에서 펼쳐지며 정착, 가족 역학, 그리고 혹독한 외계 환경에서의 생존이라는 주제를 탐구합니다.
서사는 토지 불하권을 확보한 후 새로운 삶을 건설하기 위해 에로스로 여행하는 모슬리 가족을 중심으로 합니다. 의지가 굳센 로버트 모슬리가 이끄는 이 가족은 새로운 환경에 적응해야 하고 모든 것을 잃을 뻔한 재앙적인 착륙을 포함한 예상치 못한 도전들에 직면해야 합니다. 새로운 집을 짓기 시작하면서, 그들은 의도치 않게 에로스에 대한 권리를 주장하는 윌크스 가족과 갈등에 휘말리게 됩니다. 두 가족 모두 토지에 대한 자신들의 권리를 확립하려 하면서 긴장이 고조되고, 동시에 그들의 정착지 성공 여부에 따라 소유권을 결정할 우주 순찰대의 임박한 도착으로 인해 심화되는 경쟁 관계를 헤쳐나가야 합니다. 운명의 장난으로 두 가족의 구성원들 사이에 사랑이 꽃피게 되어, 별들 사이에서 벌어지는 이 생존과 동료애의 이야기에서 경쟁과 협력을 혼합한 예상치 못한 해결책으로 이어집니다.
Classics Read in English _ Castaways of Eros by Nelson S. Bond
Nelson S. Bond's "Castaways of Eros" is a science fiction novel from the early 20th century that revolves around the struggles between two families, the Moseleys and the Wilkes, as they compete for ownership of the planetoid Eros while facing challenges from the United Ores Corporation. Set in a futuristic backdrop, the story explores themes of colonization, family dynamics, and survival in a harsh alien environment.
The narrative focuses on the Moseley family, who travel to Eros to build a new life after securing a land grant. Led by the determined Robert Moseley, the family must adapt to their new surroundings and confront unexpected challenges, including a catastrophic landing that nearly costs them everything. As they begin constructing their new home, they inadvertently become embroiled in conflict with the Wilkes family, who also lay claim to Eros. Tensions escalate as both families strive to establish their territorial rights while navigating an intensifying rivalry, further complicated by the impending arrival of the Space Patrol, who will determine ownership based on the success of their respective settlements. In a twist of fate, romance develops between members of both families, leading to unexpected resolutions that blend cooperation with competition in this tale of survival and fellowship among the stars.
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Bobby couldn't help wishing Pop would stand up just a little bit straighter. Not that he was ashamed of Pop; it wasn't that at all. It was just that the Patrolman stood so straight, his shoulders broad and firm. Standing beside him made Pop look sort of thin and puny; his chest caved in like he was carrying a heavy weight on his shoulders.
That was from studying things through a microscope. Anyhow, decided Bobby with a fierce loyalty, that S.S.P. man probably wouldn't even know what to look for if somebody put a microscope in front of him. Even if he was big and sturdy and broad-shouldered in his space blues.
Mom said, "Bobby, what are you muttering about? Do stop fidgeting!" Bobby said, "Yessum," and glared at Moira, as if she, in some obscure way, were to blame for his having been reprimanded right out here in the middle of Long Island Spaceport, where everybody could hear and laugh at him.
