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“The Desert and the Stars “은 키스 라우머(Keith Laumer)가 1962년에 출판한 공상과학 소설로, Flamme 행성을 둘러싼 두 종족 간의 영토 분쟁을 다루고 있다.
이 소설은 외교적 해법이 통하지 않는 상황에서 현지인들이 직접 행동에 나설 수밖에 없는 절박한 상황을 그리고 있다. 고향을 지키려는 Boyar 족의 처지와 관료적 태도로 일관하는 외교부의 모습이 대비를 이룬다. 앞으로 Retief가 어떻게 사태를 풀어갈지 궁금증을 자아낸다.
“The Desert and the Stars” is a science fiction novel published in 1962 by Keith Laumer that deals with a territorial dispute between two races over the planet Flamme.
This novel depicts a desperate situation in which local people have no choice but to take direct action when diplomatic solutions do not work. There is a contrast between the situation of the Boyars trying to protect their hometown and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consistent bureaucratic attitude. It raises questions about how Retief will resolve the situation in the future.
Summary
The Aga Kaga wanted peace—a piece of everything in sight!
Diplomat Retief returns to inform his superiors of the seriousness of the situation taking place on the planet Flamme. The Boyar people, who settled in Flamme 60 years ago with the encouragement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been struggling to cultivate the barren planet, but recently the Aga Kagan tribe entered the planet armed and a territorial dispute is occurring.
However, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs was reluctant to intervene, saying that the situation had changed, and called on the Boyars to cooperate with the Aga Kagan. Retief requested military intervention, but was refused, and instead compromised by sending a letter of protest.
Retief, who returned to Flamme, conveyed the attitude of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Chief Georges Boyar. As the Aga Kagan's atrocities continued, the Boyar tribe organized a vigilante group and prepared to respond by force... ..
Keith Laumer (1925-1993)는 미국의 과학 소설 작가로, 주로 1950년대부터 1980년대까지 활동했다. 그의 작품들은 주로 과학 소설, 판타지, 스파이 스릴러 등 다양한 장르에 걸쳐 있으며, 특히 특이한 캐릭터와 창의적인 전개로 유명하다.
작가의 주요 작품은 다음과 같다.
1. Retief Series: Retief는 국제 외교 기구에서 활동하는 외교관으로, 불합리한 비서 관리와 대립적인 외계 생명체들과의 협상에서 유머와 풍자를 가미한 이야기가 특징이다.
2. Bolo Series: 이 시리즈는 거대하고 강력한 전투 로봇인 Bolo에 관한 이야기로, 인류를 보호하고 싸우는 고무적인 캐릭터들이 등장한다.
3. A Trace of Memory: 이 소설은 주인공이 자신의 아이덴티티와 과거를 되찾기 위해 사건의 뒤를 추적하면서 고전적인 장르를 탐험한다.
Keith Laumer은 그의 작품을 통해 사회 비판과 유머, 그리고 인류의 도전과제에 대한 논의를 하며 독창적인 세계를 구축하는 데 중점을 두고 있다. 그의 작품은 여전히 과학 소설 팬들 사이에서 인기가 있으며, 그의 창의적인 사고와 풍부한 상상력으로 잘 알려져 있다.
Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was an American science fiction writer, active primarily from the 1950s to the 1980s. His works mainly span a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and spy thrillers, and are especially famous for their unusual characters and creative development.
The author's major works are as follows:
1. Retief Series: Retief is a diplomat active in an international diplomatic organization, and the story is characterized by humor and satire in negotiations with unreasonable secretarial management and conflicting alien life forms.
2. Bolo Series: This series is about Bolo, a huge and powerful battle robot, and features inspiring characters who fight and protect humanity.
3. A Trace of Memory: This novel explores a classic genre as the protagonist traces events to regain his identity and past.
Through his works, Keith Laumer focuses on social criticism, humor, and discussion of humanity's challenges, as well as building an original world. His work remains popular among science fiction fans, and he is well known for his creative thinking and rich imagination.