<영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 프리츠 라이버의 화성의 참호>
"화성의 참호(The Foxholes of Mars)"는 프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)가 쓴 SF 단편 소설로, 1949년에 처음 출판되었습니다. 미래의 행성 간 전쟁을 배경으로 한 SF 작품입니다.
전 이 소설은 전쟁의 비인간성, 개인의 정체성 상실, 그리고 권력 욕망이 인간 정신에 미치는 영향 등 다양한 주제를 다룹니다. 또한 미래 사회에서도 변하지 않는 인간의 본성과 갈등을 보여줍니다.
쟁의 복잡성과 그것이 개인에게 미치는 영향을 탐구하는 SF를 좋아한다면, 프리츠 라이버(Fritz Leiber)의 "화성의 여우 구멍(The Foxholes of Mars)"은 전쟁으로 인한 인간의 대가를 묘사하는 데 여전히 관련성이 있는 강력하고 생각을 자극하는 이야기를 제공합니다.


"The Foxholes of Mars" is a science fiction short story written by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1949. It is a science fiction work set in the future between interplanetary wars.
The novel deals with a variety of themes, including the inhumanity of war, the loss of personal identity, and the impact of the desire for power on the human spirit. It also shows human nature and conflict that will not change even in future society.
If you like science fiction that explores the complexities of conflict and their impact on individuals, Fritz Leiber's "The Foxholes of Mars" is still relevant in its depiction of the human cost of war. It offers powerful, thought-provoking stories.

Summary
The story unfolds from the perspective of an unnamed Earthling soldier. He participates in a battle on Mars and experiences extreme mental pain and confusion.
The protagonist feels the meaninglessness of war and disillusionment with humanity. Although he hates his fellow soldiers, he also feels sympathy for his enemies.
During the battle, he performs heroic actions to save his comrades, but soon attempts to deliberately kill another comrade. This shows that his mental state is extremely unstable.
After the war, he returns to civilian life, but his inner conflict continues. He feels a lust for power and fantasizes about becoming a future leader and ruling the galaxy.

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The FOXHOLES of MARS