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"회색 전염병(The Great Gray Plague)"은 레이먼드 F. 존스(Raymond F. Jones)가 쓴 SF 단편 소설이다. 이 책은 1962년에 처음 출판되었다. 이 이야기는 질병, 생존, 과학적 실험의 결과에 대한 주제를 다루고 있다.
“회색 전염병"은 글로벌 위기에 직면한 생존과 인내에 대한 감동적인 이야기다. 과학 연구에 내재된 윤리적 딜레마와 역경의 시기에 협력과 연대의 중요성을 탐구하고 있다. 실존적 위협에 맞서 싸우는 사회를 묘사함으로써 독자들은 문명의 취약성과 인간 정신의 회복력에 대해 성찰하게 된다.


"The Great Gray Plague" is a science fiction short story written by Raymond F. Jones. This book was first published in 1962. The story deals with themes of disease, survival, and the results of scientific experiments.
“The Gray Plague” is a moving story of survival and perseverance in the face of a global crisis. It explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in scientific research and the importance of cooperation and solidarity in times of adversity. By depicting a society grappling with an existential threat, Readers will reflect on the fragility of civilization and the resilience of the human spirit.

Summary
There is no enemy so hard to fight as a dull gray fog. It's not solid enough to beat, too indefinite to kill, and too omnipresent to escape.

In "The Great Gray Plague," humanity faces a devastating epidemic known as the Gray Plague, which spreads rapidly and threatens to wipe out the entire population. The plague causes those infected to gradually lose their sense of individuality and become part of a collective consciousness. As more people succumb to the disease, society teeters on the brink of collapse.

The protagonist of the story is a scientist who is part of a team working to find a cure for the Gray Plague. As they race against time to develop a solution, they encounter numerous challenges and setbacks. Meanwhile, panic and chaos grip the world as the plague continues to spread unchecked.

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The Great Gray Plague