02449cam a22003613u 4500 58995 UtSlPG 20260610134347.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003 Seller of the Sky Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955 Release date is 2019-03-01 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Seller of the Sky" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Old Arch, a beggar and storyteller who travels between domed cities, sharing tales of the "Outside" world that the city dwellers have never seen. The story reflects on themes of curiosity, adventure, and the contrasts between sheltered living and the beauty of nature. In this poignant tale, Old Arch uses his vivid narratives to ignite curiosity among the children of the domed cities. He sells "stock certificates" for shares of the sky, promising to take them outside one day. Eventually, he undertakes this journey with the young siblings, guiding them through the harsh but exhilarating experience of a snowstorm. They witness a breathtaking sunrise, only to have Old Arch succumb to the cold. His passing becomes a catalyst for the city’s residents; their newfound curiosity compels them to break free from their confines, leading them to explore the wild world that they had previously only known through Arch's stories. The story concludes with a profound change in the community as they rebel against their sheltered existence, culminating in both loss and a yearning for discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Older men -- Fiction Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58995 99821 99821