Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson

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Author Robinson, Frank M., 1926-2014
Illustrator MacIntyre, Elizabeth
Title Two Weeks in August
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Two Weeks in August" by Frank M. Robinson is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. This lighthearted narrative revolves around the daily experiences of office workers and their interactions, particularly focusing on the protagonist's disdain for his boastful colleague, McCleary. The story humorously explores themes of imagination versus reality, with a satire on vacation aspirations and the human tendency to exaggerate personal experiences. The plot centers on the protagonist, who is resigned to spending his vacation at home due to financial constraints. He engages in playful banter with colleagues, leading them to believe he is going on an extravagant journey to Mars, just to counter McCleary's incessant bragging. However, after the vacation, McCleary surprises everyone by returning from an actual trip to Mars, complete with photographic evidence and souvenirs. The twist challenges perceptions of belief and reality, as it reflects on how far people will go to assert their experiences, lightheartedly leaving the reader to ponder the possibilities of space travel and the wonder of imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Vacations -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51008
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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