<영어로 읽는 고전SF 소설 _ 레스터 델 레이의 음악연주>
레스터 델 레이의 "The Band Played On"은 1957년에 출간 된 고전 과학 소설로, 과학적인 이야기와 연구를 포함하고 있다. 이 소설은 인류의 미래와 기술의 발전에 대한 상상력을 다루고 있다. 주제는 종종 인간과 기계 간의 관계, 인간 본성의 복잡성, 그리고 과학 기술이 인류의 운명에 미치는 영향에 대한 것이다. "The Band Played On"은 레스터 델 레이의 작품 중에서도 특히 과학 소설 팬들에게 인기를 받고 있다.


"The Band Played On" by Lester Del Rey is a classic science fiction novel published in 1957 that includes scientific narrative and research. This novel deals with imagination about the future of humanity and the development of technology. Topics often concern the relationship between humans and machines, the complexities of human nature, and the impact of science and technology on humanity's destiny. Among Lester Del Rey's works, "The Band Played On" is especially popular with science fiction fans.

Summary
The Heroes' March was fitting for most spacemen. Somehow, though, if just didn't apply to a space-borne garbage man!

Inside the rocket grounds, the band was playing the inevitable Heroes' March while the cadets snapped through the final maneuvers of their drill. Captain Thomas Murdock stopped at the gate near the visitors' section, waiting until the final blatant notes blared out and were followed by the usual applause from the town kids in the stands. The cadets broke ranks and headed for their study halls, still stepping as if the band played on inside their heads.

Contents
CHAPTER I. Inside the rocket grounds
CHAPTER II. He was right
CHAPTER III. Murdock jumped out and into the open door
CHAPTER IV. The big multi-tube affair into