When Day is Done by Arnold Castle

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Author Castle, Arnold
Title When Day is Done
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "When Day is Done" by Arnold Castle is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative is set in a future society where individuals participate in recreational jungle runs filled with robotic animals, simulating a hunting experience. The story explores themes of adventure, human resilience, and the complexities of social interactions within a highly controlled urban environment. The protagonist, Bertram J. Bernard, is president of a company and an experienced jungle runner. He begins his run after work and encounters dangers within the jungle, particularly from robotic panthers. During his adventure, he comes to the aid of a young woman who is about to be attacked by these mechanical beasts. After saving her, they share a brief moment of connection before Bernard declines her invitation to join her for a drink. Throughout the story, Bernard reflects on his long history as a jungle runner and his contentment with his life as he returns home to his wife, embodying the blend of thrill and mundanity in this unique futuristic setting. (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 Hunting -- Fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject Commuters -- Fiction
Subject Games -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 60849
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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