<영어로 읽는 고전 SF 소설 _ 폴 앤더슨의 무모한 도전>
풀 앤더슨(Poul Anderson)의 "Tiger by the Tail"은 1951년에 발표된 과학 소설이다. 이 소설은 다이슨 구(다이슨 스페어)라는 작은 인접한 행성을 놓고 벌어지는 사건을 다루고 있다. 이 소설은 다이슨 구의 문화와 사회 구조를 탐구하면서 열린 세계를 만들어냈다. 1951년 허그상(Hugo Award)의 단편 소설 부문에 후보로 올라가기도 했다.
"풀 앤더슨(Poul Anderson)의 'Tiger by the Tail'은 그의 다른 작품과 마찬가지로 과학 소설 애호가들에게 많은 호평을 받았다. 이 작품은 과학적으로 흥미로운 설정과 함께 인간적인 캐릭터들의 복잡한 관계를 다루어 많은 독자들의 마음을 사로잡았다."


"Tiger by the Tail" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel published in 1951. This novel deals with events taking place on a small neighboring planet called Dyson Sphere (Dyson Spare). This novel explores the culture and social structure of Dyson District and creates an open world. It was also nominated for the Hugo Award in the short story category in 1951.
"Like his other works, Poul Anderson's 'Tiger by the Tail' has received rave reviews from science fiction enthusiasts. The work touches on the complex relationships of human characters along with a scientifically interesting setting, which will win the hearts of many readers. Captivated."

Summary
The haughty, horned aliens from the planet Scotha had very well organized intentions of conquering the Terran Empire?and Captain Dominic Flandry, Terra's ace saboteur, suddenly found himself in a strategic position to louse up the works. How? Well, Achilles had a heel ... and what else could you call a Scothani?

Captain Flandry opened his eyes and saw a metal ceiling. Simultaneously, he grew aware of the thrum and quiver which meant he was aboard a spaceship running on ultra-drive.
He sat up with a violence that sent the dregs of alcohol swirling through his head. He'd gone to sleep in a room somewhere in the stews of Catawrayannis, with no prospect or intention of leaving the city for an indefinite time?let alone the planet! Now?

Contents
Tiger by the Tail
CHAPTER I. Captain Flandry opened his eyes
CHAPTER II. "Let us have a clear understanding,"
CHAPTER III. Scotha was not unlike Terra
CHAPTER IV. The dice rattled down onto the table
CHAPTER V. The battle in space was, to the naked eye