TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ludens,Magnus
TI  - The Long, Silvery Day
T2  - Produced from Galaxy Magazine April 1962
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-03-25; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "The Long Silvery Day" by Magnus Ludens is a science fiction short story first published in 1962. The narrative captures a surreal day in the life of Peter Stone, an ordinary commuter who is unexpectedly gifted a perfect day as a result of a whimsical experiment by celestial beings. The story explores themes of mundane existence versus an idealized reality, reflecting on the desires of a working-class individual.  In the story, Peter Stone embarks on an ordinary day, facing the challenges of commuting, work, and the fatigue that accompanies them. However, with a mysterious intervention from two otherworldly beings, his entire day transforms. Transportation becomes effortless and pleasant, public spaces are immaculate, and people interact in a friendlier manner. Stone enjoys a blissful experience as every detail enhances his daily routine, culminating in a moment of reflection on the happiness found in simplicity. As the celestial beings erase their influence, Peter's recollection of the day remains, urging him to reconsider his ambitions, hinting at a desire to enact change in his life and perhaps even to run for Mayor. The story ends with a sense of wonder at the ephemeral nature of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51550
ER  -