영어로 읽는 고전 _ 케레이 락웰의 외 우주의 배신
Carey Rockwell의 "Treachery in Outer Space"는 20세기 중반에 쓰인 과학소설입니다. 이 이야기는 Tom Corbett와 그의 동료 생도들인 Roger Manning, Astro가 우주 아카데미의 도전을 헤쳐나가고 외우주에서 스릴 넘치는 모험을 시작하는 과정을 다루며, 중요한 우주 경주를 위한 그들의 준비에 중점을 둡니다. 책의 도입부는 상급생들과 신입 생도 후보들 사이의 활발한 상호작용을 보여주며, 아카데미에서의 그들의 경험을 정의하는 위압감과 동료애의 혼합을 보여줍니다. Tom, Roger, Astro는 두려워하는 지렁이(Earthworm) 생도들을 괴롭히면서 멘토십과 유머의 조합을 보여주며, 그들의 모험 전반에 걸쳐 나타날 팀워크와 우정이라는 더 큰 주제를 암시합니다. 줄거리는 우주 여행, 훈련, 그리고 임박한 위험의 암시와 함께 시작되며, 독자들에게 흥분, 경쟁, 그리고 우주 해적과 사보타주가 제기하는 예상치 못한 도전들로 가득한 여정을 준비시킵니다.
Classics Read in English _ Treachery in Outer Space by Carey Rockwell
Carey Rockwell's "Treachery in Outer Space," penned during the mid-20th century, stands as a science fiction work chronicling the exploits of Tom Corbett alongside his companions Roger Manning and Astro. The narrative depicts their struggles through Space Academy's demanding curriculum while launching into exhilarating cosmic expeditions, with particular emphasis on their preparations for a crucial interstellar competition.
The novel's introductory section features dynamic exchanges between senior students and incoming cadet prospects, effectively illustrating the complex blend of authority and fellowship that characterizes Academy life. Through their playful yet instructive harassment of nervous rookie cadets dubbed "Earthworms," Tom, Roger, and Astro demonstrate a fusion of guidance and wit, foreshadowing the broader concepts of collaboration and loyalty that will permeate their subsequent escapades. The storyline begins to unfold through references to cosmic voyages, intensive preparation, and ominous warnings of approaching peril, establishing the groundwork for an adventure-packed narrative brimming with rivalry, thrills, and unforeseen obstacles created by interstellar criminals and acts of betrayal.
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"All right, you blasted Earthworms! Stand to!"
Three frightened cadet candidates for Space Academy stiffened their backs and stood at rigid attention as Astro faced them, a furious scowl on his rugged features. Behind him, Tom Corbett and Roger Manning lounged on the dormitory bunks, watching their unit mate blast the freshman cadets and trying to keep from laughing. It wasn't long ago that they had gone through the terrifying experience of being hazed by stern upperclassmen and they knew how the three pink-cheeked boys in front of them felt.
"So," bawled Astro, "you want to blast off, do you?"
Neither of the three boys answered.
"Speak when you're spoken to, Mister!" snapped Roger at the boy in the middle.
"Answer the question!" barked Tom, finding it difficult to maintain his role of stern disciplinarian.
"Y-y-yes, sir," finally came a mumbled reply.
"What's your name? And don't say 'sir' to me!" roared Astro.
"Coglin, sir," gulped the boy.
"Don't say 'SIR'!"
"Yes, sir?er?I mean, O.K.," stuttered Coglin.
