<영어로 읽는 공상과학 고전소설 _ 필립 K. 딕의 해골>
필립 K. 딕의 'The Skull'은 그의 단편 소설 중 하나다. 이 소설은 1952년에 처음 출판되었으며, 미래의 사회적 및 과학적인 변화를 다루고 있다. 이 작품은 일반적으로 딕의 작품들과 마찬가지로 인간의 정체성, 현실과 환상의 경계, 기술의 도덕적인 측면 등에 대해 탐구한다. 'The Skull'은 딕의 고전적인 사이언스 픽션 작품 가운데 하나로 여겨지며, 그의 창의적인 상상력과 사회 비판적인 시각이 돋보인다.


'The Skull' by Philip K. Dick is one of his short stories. The novel was first published in 1952 and deals with social and scientific changes in the future. This work, like Dick's works in general, explores human identity, the border between reality and fantasy, and the moral aspects of technology. 'The Skull' is considered one of Dick's classic works of science fiction, and stands out for his creative imagination and social criticism.

Summary
Conger agreed to kill a stranger he had never seen. But he would make no mistakes because he had the stranger's skull under his arm.

Conger, the protagonist, is given a chance to get out of jail if he agrees to kill a man who had died 200 years ago in the 1960's. This man gave a speech urging non-violent lifestyle before being arrested and killed by police. Months later those that listened to this speech reported seeing the man again after his death and believed it a sign of his divinity. From the teachings of the man emerged a cult that quickly spread, eventually becoming opposed to technological and industrial advancement.

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The Skull