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"Cubs of the Wolf"는 Raymond F. Jones가 쓴 SF 단편 소설이다. 이 책은 1955년 놀라운 공상 과학 잡지에 처음 출판되었다. 이야기는 생존, 진화, 인간과 동물의 관계에 대한 주제를 다루고 있다.
레이먼드 피셔 존스(Raymond Fisher Jones)는 미국의 SF 작가다. 그는 1952년 소설 This Island Earth 로 가장 잘 알려져 있으며, 이 소설은 1955년 영화로 각색 되기도 했다.


"Cubs of the Wolf" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. The book was first published in 1955 in Amazing Science Fiction magazine. The story deals with themes of survival, evolution, and the relationship between humans and animals.
Raymond Fisher Jones is an American science fiction writer. He is best known for his 1952 novel This Island Earth, which was adapted into a 1955 film.

Summary
It may be that there is a weapon that, from the viewpoint of the one it's used on, is worse than lethal. You might say that death multiplies you by zero; what would multiplication by minus one do?

The protagonist of the story is a human scientist who becomes fascinated by the wolves and their behavior. Through his observations and interactions with the wolves, he begins to understand their society and communication methods. He develops a respect for them and hopes to find a way for humans and wolves to live in harmony.
However, tensions escalate between the colonists and the wolves, leading to a violent confrontation. In the end, the scientist realizes that the only way for both species to survive is to find a middle ground and respect each other's territories and ways of life.
"Cubs of the Wolf" is a thought-provoking exploration of interspecies relations and the consequences of human expansion into new territories. It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and cooperation in achieving peaceful coexistence.

Contents
CHAPTER I. In the spring the cherry blossoms
CHAPTER II. Cameron admitted to himself
CHAPTER III. They came out of the darkness of Transpace
CHAPTER IV. Sal Karone had not repeated his invitation
CHAPTER V. As if upon some secret signal Sal Karone appeared