영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 알지스 버드리스의 불타는 세상
The burning world는 Algis Budrys가 1957년 Infinity July에 출간한 공상과학 소설입니다.
Algis Budrys는 리투아니아 태생의 미국 SF 작가이자 평론가로, 1931년 리투아니아에서 태어나 2018년에 세상을 떠났습니다. 그의 작품은 1950년대와 60년대 SF 황금기에 큰 영향을 미쳤으며, 날카로운 심리적 통찰력과 독창적인 아이디어로 잘 알려져 있습니다.
Budrys의 대표작으로는 소설 (Who?, 1958)와 (Rogue Moon,1960)이 있습니다.또한 그는 SF 비평 분야에서도 활발히 활동하였으며, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction을 비롯한 여러 잡지에 비평 글을 기고했습니다. Budrys는 SF 장르에서 독특한 관점과 깊이 있는 주제 의식을 통해 대중과 평론가들로부터 찬사를 받으며 현대 SF 문학의 기틀을 다진 인물로 평가받습니다.
Reading Science Fiction in English _ The burning world by Algis Budrys
The Burning World is a science fiction novel by Algis Budrys published in Infinity July in 1957.
Algis Budrys was a Lithuanian-born American science fiction writer and critic. He was born in Lithuania in 1931 and passed away in 2018. His works were a major influence on the golden age of science fiction in the 1950s and 1960s, and are known for their sharp psychological insight and original ideas.
Budrys's representative works include the novels Who? (1958) and Rogue Moon (1960).
He was also active in the field of science fiction criticism, contributing critical articles to various magazines including The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Budrys is considered a founding figure of modern science fiction literature, receiving praise from the public and critics for his unique perspective and deep thematic awareness in the genre.
Summary
Can the battle for freedom ever be won—as long as some men still want to fight it?
"The Burning World" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of freedom, societal organization, and the struggles that come with persevering ideals in a post-revolutionary world. Set in a future where a new society has emerged after a bloody regime change, it delves into the complexities of human relationships and governance as the characters grapple with their past and future. The story primarily revolves around Josef Kimmensen, the aging president of the Freemen's League, and his struggles to maintain a peaceful society amidst brewing troubles. As factions threaten their hard-won freedom, tensions escalate with the rise of Anse Messerschmidt, a charismatic and dangerous figure who seeks to exploit fears of external threats for his agenda. Kimmensen's daughter, Susanne, becomes entangled in this conflict, complicating his personal life as he tries to stave off a return to tyranny. Ultimately, Kimmensen must confront not only the external challenges from Messerschmidt and the potential violence from disenchanted factions but also the internal strife of his family as they navigate their own identities and beliefs in a changing world. The novel examines the cyclic nature of revolutions and the delicate balance between freedom, order, and chaos.
서평
Algis Budrys의 'The Burning World'(1957)는 환경 재앙이 초래한 묵시록적 미래를 그린 선구적인 작품이다. 당시로서는 이례적으로 환경 파괴와 기후 변화의 위험성을 예견했다는 점에서 주목할 만하다. 특히 황폐화된 지구에서 살아남은 인류의 모습을 통해 문명의 취약성과 인간 본성의 양면성을 예리하게 포착한다. 작품은 생존이라는 극한의 상황에서 드러나는 인간 사회의 변화를 냉철하게 관찰하면서도, 희망의 가능성을 완전히 배제하지 않는 균형 잡힌 시각을 보여준다. 1957년 당시로서는 매우 혁신적인 환경 SF의 면모를 보여주는 작품이다.
Book Review
Algis Budrys' 'The Burning World' (1957) is a pioneering work depicting an apocalyptic future brought about by environmental disaster. It is noteworthy for its unusual prediction of the dangers of environmental destruction and climate change at the time. In particular, it keenly captures the vulnerability of civilization and the duality of human nature through the appearance of humanity surviving on a devastated Earth. The work coolly observes the changes in human society revealed in the extreme situation of survival, while also showing a balanced perspective that does not completely exclude the possibility of hope. It is a work that shows the aspect of environmental SF that was very innovative at the time in 1957.
Algis Budrys는 1931년에 태어나 2008년에 사망한 리투아니아계 미국인 SF 작가이다. 본명은 Algirdas Jonas Budrys이며, SF 작가이자 편집자, 평론가로 활동했다. 그는 "Who?", "Rogue Moon", "Michaelmas" 등의 대표작을 남겼으며, 작품에서는 주로 정체성, 현실의 본질, 인간의 한계에 대한 철학적 주제를 다루었다. Writers of the Future 콘테스트의 조정자로 오랫동안 활동했으며, Tomorrow Speculative Fiction의 편집자로도 일했다. 또한 Galaxy와 같은 유명 SF 잡지에 평론을 기고하면서 1950년대부터 2000년대까지 SF 장르에서 중요한 영향력을 행사했다.
Budrys는 또한 영향력 있는 편집자이자 비평가였으며, 다양한 공상과학 잡지에서 일했고 이 장르에서 떠오르는 재능을 홍보했습니다. 그의 작품은 종종 철학적 주제와 인간의 상태를 탐구하여 공상과학 독자와 작가 모두에게 존경받는 인물이 되었습니다.
그의 작품들은 냉전 시대의 긴장감과 과학기술 발전이 인간성에 미치는 영향을 주로 탐구했으며, 2008년 일리노이 주 에반스턴에서 77세의 나이로 생을 마감했다.
Algis Budrys, born in 1931 and died in 2008, was a Lithuanian-American science fiction writer. His real name was Algirdas Jonas Budrys, and he worked as a science fiction writer, editor, and critic. His most famous works include "Who?", "Rogue Moon", and "Michaelmas", and his works mainly deal with philosophical themes such as identity, the nature of reality, and human limitations. He was a long-time moderator of the Writers of the Future contest and an editor of Tomorrow Speculative Fiction. He also contributed reviews to popular science fiction magazines such as Galaxy, exerting a significant influence on the genre from the 1950s to the 2000s. Budrys was also an influential editor and critic, working for various science fiction magazines and promoting emerging talent in the genre. His works often explored philosophical themes and the human condition, making him a respected figure for both science fiction readers and writers. His works explored the tensions of the Cold War and the impact of technological advancements on humanity, and he died in Evanston, Illinois, in 2008 at the age of 77.