영어로 읽는 고전 _ 로버트 M. 윌리암스의 홍보용 묘기
로버트 무어 윌리엄스의 "홍보용 묘기"는 1950년대 초에 쓰인 과학소설입니다. 이 책은 홍보 캠페인을 통해 행성의 식민지화를 촉진하기 위해 금성으로 파견된 인간 그룹의 모험을 중심으로 합니다. 그들의 임무는 샤드 브리스비라는 강력한 금성인의 신성한 춤터에 우연히 착륙한 후 빠르게 혼란스러워지며, 원주민 종족과의 긴장과 잠재적 갈등을 초래합니다. 이야기는 주인공 샘 크레인과 그의 동료들인 윌커슨 대위, 몰록, 리타 모건이 여섯 개의 눈을 가진 금성인들이 제기하는 도전들을 헤쳐나가는 과정을 따라갑니다. 몰록의 대담하고 무모한 행동이 상황을 악화시켜, 그는 그들의 안전을 확보하기 위해 샤드와 춤 결투를 벌이게 됩니다. 그들의 익살스러운 행동은 문화적 관습을 매우 진지하게 받아들이는 금성인들의 위협이 도사리는 가운데 생존하고 임무를 완수하려 애쓰면서 유머와 위험의 조화를 보여줍니다. 궁극적으로 이 책은 놀라운 반전으로 마무리되며, 잘못된 홍보 노력의 결과에 대한 논평과 모험을 혼합합니다.
Classics Read in English _ Publicity Stunt by Robert Moore Williams
Robert Moore Williams's "Publicity Stunt" is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book centers on the adventure of a human group sent to Venus to promote planetary colonization through a publicity campaign. Their mission quickly becomes chaotic after they accidentally land in the sacred dancing ground of a powerful Venusian named Shad Brisbee, leading to tension and potential conflict with the native species. The story follows protagonist Sam Crane and his companions?Captain Wilkerson, Molock, and Rita Morgan?as they navigate the challenges posed by the six-eyed Venusians. Molock's bold and reckless behavior escalates the situation, forcing him into a dance duel against Shad to secure their safety. Their comical antics showcase a blend of humor and danger as they struggle to survive and fulfill their mission under the looming threat of Venusians who take their cultural customs very seriously. Ultimately, the book concludes with a surprising twist, blending adventure with commentary on the consequences of misguided promotional efforts.
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"Just go right ahead and start chewing on me!" Molock briskly invited the Venusian, Shad Brisbee. "When you get a square meal, I'll get a lunch!"
Rita Morgan didn't turn a hair at the challenge but I thought Captain Wilkerson, who was officially in charge of us, was going to faint. "No, no, NO!" Wilkerson screamed. "Molock, you're getting us all into trouble. You're?"
"Sheddap!" Molock said to Wilkerson. He turned again to the Venusian, Shad Brisbee. "You heard what I said. If you want to try to start carving on me with one of those frog stickers you've got stuck in your belt, hop right to it. But remember, by Harry, while you're doing your carving, I'm going to be doing a little light whittling myself."
Except for the needle pistol in his pocket, Molock was unarmed. Lifting hands as big as hams, he looked Shad Brisbee square in all of the Venusian's eyes that happened to be turned toward him at the moment. Molock had the full attention of all six of those eyes.
