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100 1 _aMohler, Will
245 1 0 _aTwo Whole Glorious Weeks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1958
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-03
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Two Whole Glorious Weeks" by Will Worthington is a satirical science fiction story published in the late 1950s. The narrative centers around a couple, Bertha and the protagonist, as they experience a summer camp run as a sinister and harsh regime. The book provides a humorous yet critical look at the notion of leisure and escapism in a future where such experiences take a twisted turn towards labor and discomfort. The story follows Bertha and her husband as they arrive at "Morton's Misery Farm" for what they expect to be a relaxing retreat but soon realize is a grim environment marked by oppressive labor and bizarre rules. After signing releases that trap them into this harrowing experience, they endure menial tasks like transporting manure and breaking rocks under the strict scrutiny of guards. As they navigate their harsh reality, they have limited contact with each other, yet they manage to find humor amidst despair. The harsh conditions of the camp paradoxically awaken a deeper understanding of life and contrast to their luxurious existence back home, leading to a reflection on the nature of pleasure and fulfillment. Ultimately, the absurdity of their situation serves as a commentary on societal values surrounding leisure and satisfaction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aVacations -- Fiction
653 _aCatskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aCamps -- Fiction
700 1 _aFreas, Kelly,
_d1922-2005
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60624
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