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100 1 _aDryfoos, Dave,
_d1915-2003
245 1 0 _aJourney Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-17
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Journey Work" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction short story originally published in the mid-20th century, specifically in 1955. Set in a future where aging individuals face societal challenges, the narrative primarily focuses on the struggles and aspirations of Ollie Hollveg, an elderly tomato picker, as he navigates a world that devalues the old in favor of youth-driven efficiency. The likely topic of the book explores themes of ageism, survival, and the quest for purpose amidst technological advancements and societal neglect. The story follows Ollie, a 70-year-old man, who finds himself marginalized in a society that deems him incompetent simply due to his age. After a confrontation with a rancher results in Ollie being jailed, he learns about a potential job that requires older men for dangerous scientific experiments. The journey leads Ollie through a series of challenges as he ultimately attempts to stow away on a train to reach the job site. However, he unexpectedly ends up being selected for a pioneering role in manned space travel, which offers him a chance for renewal, purpose, and adventure. Through Ollie's journey, the narrative reflects on the themes of resilience and the intrinsic value of experience in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aOlder men -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58899
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