The Gently Orbiting Blonde by John Victor Peterson
"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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About this eBook
| Author | Peterson, John Victor |
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| Illustrator | Engle, Robert, 1928- |
| Title | The Gently Orbiting Blonde |
| Original Publication | United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1957. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity, April 1957 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Inventors -- Fiction |
| Subject | New Mexico -- Fiction |
| Subject | Newlyweds -- Fiction |
| Subject | Antigravity -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68373 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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