<영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 프리츠 라이버의 녹색 달>
"녹색 달"은 프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)가 쓴 공상과학 단편소설로, 1952년 처음 출판되었습니다. 핵전쟁으로 지구가 황폐화되고 소수의 생존자들만 살아남기 위해 고군분투하는 포스트 아포칼립스 세계를 배경으로 합니다.
이 이야기는 현실도피, 희망, 그리고 진실의 본질에 대해 탐구합니다. 또한 핵전쟁의 공포와 그 여파로 인한 인간 심리의 변화를 그리고 있습니다.


"The Moon is Green" is a science fiction short story written by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1952. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the Earth has been devastated by nuclear war and only a few survivors struggle to survive.
This story explores escapism, hope, and the nature of truth. It also depicts the fear of nuclear war and the changes in human psychology caused by its aftermath.

Summary
Anybody who wanted to escape death could, by paying a very simple price?denial of life!

The main character, Effie, lives with her husband, Hank, in an underground residence protected from radiation. One day, Effie wants to see the outside world through the window, but Hank strongly forbids her from doing so.
While Hank is out, Effie opens the window and meets a stranger named Patrick. Patrick tells Effie that the outside world has become a beautiful paradise. This makes Effie feel hope and happiness.
However, Hank returns and discovers that Patrick has been contaminated with radiation. Patrick admits that his story was a lie, and says that the outside world is actually worse than he imagined.
In her despair, Effie runs outside to find out the truth, Patrick chases after her, and Hank is left shaking in fear... .

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The Moon is Green