<영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 프리츠 라이버의 허황된 꿈>
"파이프 드림(Pipe Dream)"은 프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)가 쓴 SF 단편 소설로, 1950년에 처음 출판되었습니다. 야망, 기술, 희망적 사고의 결과를 주제로 탐구하는 풍자적 이야기입니다.
이 소설은 과학 실험의 윤리, 영혼의 본질, 그리고 인간의 욕망 등 다양한 주제를 다루는 판타지적 SF 작품입니다.
프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)는 미국의 판타지, 호러, SF 작가입니다. 그는 네원이라는 가상의 세계를 배경으로 한 Fafhrd와 Grey Mouser가 등장하는 판타지 시리즈로 가장 잘 알려져 있습니다. Leiber의 작품은 종종 검과 마법의 요소를 유머와 심리적 통찰력과 결합하여 장르에서 주목할만한 소설입니다.


"Pipe Dream" is a science fiction short story written by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1950. A satirical story that explores themes of ambition, skill, and the consequences of wishful thinking.
This novel is a fantasy science fiction work that covers a variety of topics, including the ethics of scientific experiments, the nature of the soul, and human desires.
Fritz Leiber is an American fantasy, horror, and science fiction writer. He is best known for his fantasy series featuring Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, set in the fictional world of Newon. Leiber's works often combine elements of sword and sorcery with humor and psychological insight, making them notable novels in the genre.

Summary
Simon Grue found a two-inch mermaid in his bathtub. It had arms, hips, a finny tail, and (here the real trouble began) a face that reminded him irresistibly of Grushenka Stulnikov-Gurevich....

Fritz Leiber's short story "Pipe Dream" begins with the protagonist named Simon Gru discovering a small mermaid-like creature in his bathtub. A Russian family named Stulnikov-Gurevich moves in next door. The family consists of four brothers and one sister.
One of the family members, Vasily, was a biologist who discovered a chemical that stopped embryonic development at a certain stage. They conducted experiments using his sister Grushenka's eggs, which led them to believe that Grushenka's soul had split into many smaller creatures.
The brothers each try to use the results of this experiment for different purposes. Lev seeks financial gain, Ivan seeks to use it for political purposes, and Mikhail opposes the experiment for religious reasons...

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Pipe Dream