영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 에릭 페넬의 바르다의 검은 여사제
"Black Priestess of Varda"는 에릭 페넬의 판타지 소설(1947)로, 신비로운 바다 문명을 배경으로 합니다. 이 작품은 어둠의 힘을 다루는 여성 사제의 이야기를 중심으로 전개됩니다. 주인공은 자신의 능력을 통제하고 이해하는 과정에서 권력, 책임, 그리고 운명에 대한 깊은 고민에 빠집니다. 페넬은 풍부한 상상력으로 바다 깊숙한 곳의 독특한 문화와 신비로운 마법 체계를 구축하며, 독자들을 매혹적인 수중 세계로 안내합니다. 이 소설은 개인의 성장, 사회적 책임, 그리고 자연과 인간의 관계에 대한 깊이 있는 탐구를 제공합니다.

Science Fiction in English _ Black Priestess of Varda by Erik Fennel
"The Black Priestess of Varda" is a fantasy novel (1947) by Eric Fennel, set in a mysterious sea civilization. The story centers around a female priestess who wields dark powers. As she tries to control and understand her powers, the protagonist struggles with deep questions about power, responsibility, and destiny. Fennel uses his rich imagination to create a unique culture and mysterious magic system deep in the ocean, taking readers on a fascinating underwater journey. The novel offers a deep exploration of personal growth, social responsibility, and the relationship between nature and humans.

Summary
She was well-named?Sin, foul witch and raving beauty, Beloved of Sasso, the Dark Power striving to capture, with her help, a lovely little world.
Their only fear was a whispered legend?Elvedon, the Savior.... But this crippled idiot blundering through a shower of sparks into their time and space?he could not be Elvedon!

When after a while the proper words still would not come he crossed the shadowed laboratory and took another long swig from the flat bottle in his topcoat pocket. He understood?he remembered his first one-eyed look in a mirror after the bandages were removed?but still he felt resentful and deeply sorry for himself.
He went back and tried to continue the letter but his thoughts veered erratically. The injury had been psychological as well as physical, involving loss of ability to face up to unpleasant facts, but still he could not force aside those memories.

Contents
CHAPTER I. The pen moved clumsily in Eldon Carmichael's right hand
CHAPTER II. A shriveled blood-red moon cast slanting beams
CHAPTER III. After she left he prowled restlessly around
CHAPTER IV. The guards who came for Margaret
CHAPTER V. For several days Krasna was out most of the time
CHAPTER VI. Dead. Dead. No bodily sensations
CHAPTER VII. He moved his left arm
CHAPTER VIII. Mottled splotches of tree-filtered sunlight flashed
CHAPTER IX. Gradually his body recovered