Rocket Summer by Ray Bradbury

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Author Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012
Title Rocket Summer
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Rocket Summer" by Ray Bradbury is a science fiction short story that encapsulates the tension between progress and responsibility, written during the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around the impending launch of the first rocket to the Moon, which is met with both excitement and dread, highlighting the societal consequences of technological advancements. The story follows William Stanley, the president of the company overseeing the rocket launch, as he grapples with the implications of sending humanity into space. While the public eagerly anticipates the event, Stanley is haunted by the potential dangers and moral ramifications that such a leap may bring. Tension escalates as workers and the crowd demand the rocket's launch, leading Stanley to face personal and ethical dilemmas about the purpose and timing of such human endeavors. Ultimately, when the rocket returns, it carries a grim reality of disease and despair instead of triumph, forcing Stanley to confront the dark consequences of human ambition. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked scientific progress and its impact on society. (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 Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64181
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 13, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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