| Author |
Peterson, John Victor |
| Illustrator |
Engle, Robert, 1928- |
| Title |
The Gently Orbiting Blonde
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| Original Publication |
United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1957.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Gently Orbiting Blonde" by John Victor Peterson is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. The narrative blends elements of humor and science fiction, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and the unusual concept of anti-gravity. It captures a lighthearted take on a futuristic romantic entanglement set in a domestic environment where scientific experimentation leads to unexpected results. The story follows Bill Wright, who, on his wedding night, becomes so engrossed in his anti-gravity experiments that he inadvertently sets off a series of comedic events involving his new wife, Helene, and a fellow scientist, Gladys. As Helene leaves in frustration and returns with a package, Bill finds himself in a chaotic and humorous situation of orbiting alongside Gladys in their gravity-defying living room. The narrative escalates as Helene interrupts, leading to humorous confrontations and an exploration of the dynamics between the characters. Ultimately, the story concludes with Bill discovering a way to control the gravity, allowing them to navigate their adventures with a playful mix of romance and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Inventors -- Fiction
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| Subject |
New Mexico -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Newlyweds -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Antigravity -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68373 |
| Release Date |
Jun 22, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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