영어로 읽는 SF소설 _ 에밋 맥도웰의 녹색 죽음의 성채
Robert Emmett McDowell의 "Citadel of the Green Death"는 모험과 공포가 어우러진 판타지 소설입니다. 이 작품은 미지의 정글 속에 숨겨진 고대 도시를 배경으로 합니다. 주인공 일행은 전설적인 보물을 찾아 위험한 여정을 떠나지만, 그들을 기다리고 있는 것은 상상을 초월하는 공포와 위험입니다. McDowell은 이국적인 배경과 신비로운 문화를 생생하게 묘사하며, 독자들을 흥미진진한 모험 속으로 끌어들입니다. 이 소설은 1930-40년대 유행했던 펄프 픽션의 특징을 잘 보여주며, 모험과 판타지 요소를 절묘하게 결합시킨 작품입니다.

Reading Science Fiction Novels in English _ Citadel of the Green Death by Robert Emmett McDowell
Robert Emmett McDowell's "Citadel of the Green Death" is a fantasy novel that combines adventure and horror. The story is set in an ancient city hidden in an unknown jungle. The main characters embark on a dangerous journey in search of legendary treasure, but what awaits them is horror and danger beyond imagination. McDowell vividly describes the exotic setting and mysterious culture, drawing readers into an exciting adventure. This novel is a good example of the pulp fiction that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, and is a work that exquisitely combines adventure and fantasy elements.

Summary
At the coldly gleaming Experimental Station they flung this choice in Outlaw Joel Hakkyt's teeth: "Grinding, endless slavery on Asgard, that Alpha Centauri hell?or a writhing, screaming guinea-pig's death here?" He chose Asgard, naturally. But what was natural?on Asgard?

Joel Hakkyt stirred impatiently in the prisoner's chair. His features, homely, strong-boned and intelligent, were inscrutable. But he didn't know how much longer he could bottle up his indignation. It had been accumulating all during his trial. Now this delay!
The machines had been whisked from the chamber. The investigating psychologist should have returned with his verdict minutes ago. What was wrong?
Joel glanced at his parents, at his wife. They were the only spectators, the three of them sitting stiffly in the front row of benches.

Contents
CHAPTER I. Joel Hakkyt stirred impatiently in the prisoner's chair
CHAPTER II. The sound of his cell door opening awakened Joel
CHAPTER III. Joel wasn't taken entirely by surprise
CHAPTER IV. Joel felt himself grow heavier
CHAPTER V. When Joel sat down to breakfast the next morning
CHAPTER VI. In the tense silence
CHAPTER VII. The voice of Tamis Ravitz came softly
CHAPTER VIII. The delivery truck resembled a dog catcher's wagon
CHAPTER IX. Joel's reaction was instinctive
CHAPTER X. Joel was stunned
CHAPTER XI. The utter alienness of the jungle suddenly impressed